Telephone Line Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who erects and lays telecommunications lines (telephone lines) on utility poles or building exterior walls, performs wiring, and conducts inspections and repairs.
Description
Telephone line installers use utility poles and building walls to erect and lay telephone lines, building and maintaining the infrastructure for telecommunications services. They primarily handle twisted pair cables and coaxial cables, performing route surveying, stringing operations using cranes or aerial work platforms, cable processing and connection, insulation treatment, and call/signal testing. In the event of communication failures, they identify and repair faulty locations, collaborating with electrical and telecommunications construction teams to ensure thorough safety management. The work is predominantly outdoors or at heights, requiring heavy equipment operation, physical strength, and strong safety awareness.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of telecommunications infrastructure and the proliferation of IoT and 5G, demand for telecommunications foundation development remains stable. Acquiring skills in fiber optics and data communication construction enhances future prospects. A shortage of skilled technicians due to an aging population is anticipated, and personnel demand is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Contract Work / Night Work / Outdoor Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice / Assistant → Telephone Line Installer → Telecommunications Equipment Construction Supervisor → Site Supervisor → Independent (Telecommunications Contractor)
Required Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / Cable Length Measurement / Compliance with Safe Work Procedures / Rope Work / Small Crane Operation / Telecommunications Line Processing / Tool Usage
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Customer Service Skills / Fiber Optic Construction / Hazard Prediction Activities / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because environments and conditions differ at each site, requiring flexible responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in cable connections directly lead to communication failures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for prolonged high-altitude work and handling heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration among multiple people is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Standard work procedures are common, and adherence to procedures is more important than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are not needed, only to the extent of measurements and cable length calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Skills Training
- Foreman / Safety and Health Manager
- Second-Class Electrician
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Telecommunications Line Erector
- Telecommunications Line Laying Worker
- Telephone Line Worker
Related Jobs
- Electrician
- Fiber Optic Cable Worker
- LAN Wiring Worker
- Telecommunications Equipment Construction Technician