Indoor Telephone Wiring Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving wiring telephone lines inside buildings, installing terminal equipment, and connecting to communication devices.
Description
Indoor telephone wiring workers perform telephone line wiring tasks inside buildings such as offices and residences, installing and connecting modular jacks and terminal equipment. They route cables appropriately based on wiring diagrams, perform terminal processing and connections to jacks, and conduct tests to verify operation. In recent years, LAN wiring and fiber optic wiring are often included in their scope of work, requiring network knowledge and acquisition of new technologies.
Future Outlook
With the shift to VoIP and the spread of fiber optics, demand for LAN and optical communication wiring skills is increasing. While traditional telephone line wiring is declining, stable demand is expected for telecommunications infrastructure maintenance.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and skilled in detailed work / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Direct to/from Site / On-site Work / Shift Work / Stationed / Team Construction
Career Path
Apprentice/Assistant → Indoor Telephone Wiring Worker → Telecommunications Equipment Technician → Site Supervisor → Independence/Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Cable Wiring / Modular Jack Processing / Power Tool Operation / Reading Wiring Diagrams / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Driving / CAD Drawing Creation / Fiber Optic Construction / Network Configuration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor wiring errors can lead to communication failures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for prolonged standing work and tasks in ceiling spaces. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work mainly follows existing wiring routes, with little need for novel ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No complex mathematical analysis required, as work focuses mainly on measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Electrician (Second Class)
- Telecommunications Works Supervisor
Aliases
- Telephone Wiring Worker
Related Jobs
- Electrician
- Fiber Optic Wiring Worker
- Telecommunications Equipment Technician