Outside Line Electrician (Communication Lines)
がいせんでんこう（つうしんせん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Outside line electricians (communication lines) are specialized technicians who string and lay communication cables and optical fibers between utility poles and buildings, and perform connections, maintenance, and inspections.
Description
Outside line electricians (communication lines) perform stringing of communication cables and optical fibers between utility poles and to buildings, laying in underground conduits, direct burial work, connections, fusion splicing, maintenance inspections, and troubleshooting recovery. They use high-place work vehicles and cranes, must comply with safety rules, and play important roles in team coordination, customer adjustments, and site management.
Future Outlook
With the spread of 5G and optical fiber networks, and the expansion of IoT, demand for telecommunications infrastructure development is increasing, leading to stable job opportunities, while aging workforce and labor shortages among technicians remain challenges.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Attentive / Cooperative / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice/Assistant → Outside Line Electrician → Site Leader → Construction Management Technician → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Basic Telecommunications Knowledge / Blueprint Reading / Communication Cable Laying Technology / High-Place Work Equipment Operation / Optical Fiber Fusion Splicing Technology
Recommended Skills
GPS and Surveying Equipment Operation / Knowledge of Safety and Health Regulations / Measurement Equipment Operation / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to respond to changes in weather and site conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent communication failures due to connection errors or wiring mistakes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required for pulling up cables and prolonged high-place work. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for organizing construction plans, material procurement, and construction procedures. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for investigating causes of communication failures and performing recovery. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure high-place work and pressure from weather and deadlines. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Electrician License
- High-Place Work Vehicle Operation Training
- Second-Class Electrician License
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
Aliases
- Communication Line Laying Worker
- Communication Line Stringer
Related Jobs
- Electrician
- Service Line Worker
- Telecommunications Construction Worker
- Utility Pole Worker