Cable Installer Job Descriptions, Average Salary, Interview Questions

We’re searching for an experienced cable installer to join our team and help take our company to new heights. Cable systems installers are primarily responsible for the maintenance of cable/wire communications systems, communication security devices, and other associated equipment. This equipment needs to consistently work. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience installing data and voice cable systems for residential television systems, home routers, and other cabled devices.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair cable TV and internet systems
• String and pull up cables between poles and underground as necessary to provide the strongest signal in the best position
• Install cable racks, j-hooks, inner duct, and other related structures in support of cable systems
• Inspect cable lines to ensure the system is working correctly
• Troubleshoot issues with network communication
• Repair cable, related poles, and towers to resolve cable issues
• Test signal strength and connection using test equipment
• Maintain company vehicles, reporting any damage or needed repairs
• Follow all driving and safety laws in a company vehicle

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant work experience as cable technician or apprentice

Required skills and qualifications

• Good computer, network, and electronics skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Familiar with AC and DC circuits.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous cable installation experience
• Willing to work weekends
• Associate’s degree in electronics, computer science, or a related field

ABC Company is seeking a Cable Installer to perform installations, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems.

This technician will be responsible for

• Fiber Optic structured cable distribution system installation
• Ability to terminate all forms of fiber by various methods familiarity with fiber connector types and manufacturers, experience testing single-mode and multi-mode fiber installations, experience with OTDR testing and fiber optic troubleshooting, pulling cable, fire stopping, dressing cables and labeling to industry standards. Installing, terminating, and testing all forms of copper and fiber cabling
• Installing closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures
• Attending training and safety meetings, and working safely at all times

Requirements

• Direct related experience (cabling, construction trades)
• Proven experience as a fiber optic specialist BICSI Installer/Technician certification highly desired
• Reliable daily travel to work-sites
• Must be able to work safely following company policy/procedures on safety
• Conduct network configuration and able to perform network troubleshooting
• Previous duties as team lead
• AA/AS
• 5+ years experience
• TS/SCI REQUIRED
• Must have a TS/SCI Clearance and the ability to obtain Poly
• Must be capable of physical activity, including maneuvering around the building including comms closets, prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting of 50lbs +

Job duties

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems
• Fiber Optic structured cable distribution system installation
• Ability to terminate all forms of fiber by various methods familiarity with fiber connector types and manufacturers, experience testing single-mode and multi-mode fiber installations, experience with OTDR testing and fiber optic troubleshooting, pulling cable, fire stopping, dressing cables and labeling to industry standards
• Installing, terminating, and testing all forms of copper and fiber cabling
• Installing closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels and fiber enclosures
• Attending training and safety meetings, and working safely at all times

Job requirements

• Direct related experience (cabling, construction trades)
• Proven experience as a fiber optic specialist BICSI Installer/Technician certification highly desired
• Reliable daily travel to work-sites
• Must be able to work safely following company policy/procedures on safety
• Conduct network configuration and able to perform network troubleshooting
• Previous duties as team lead
• Must be capable of physical activity, including maneuvering around the building including comms closets, prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting of 50lbs+

Standard characteristics

• Builds and installs cable patch panels and cable infrastructures
• Installs and terminates all types of standard IT cable and fiber
• Provides equipment rack installation and equipment installations within a variety of locations that includes, but is not limited to, data centers, equipment rooms, communications closets, operations centers, and user workspaces

Skills and tasks

• Follows established processes and checklists
• Understand and applies basic concepts
• Assists more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities

Education and experience

• High School Diploma

Key job duties:

• Perform new connections, reconnects, upgrades, and disconnects for residential television, internet, and phone services
• Troubleshoot all services up to WOW Cable standards and specifications
• Installations could include relocating cable outlets, adding converters and modems, and interior and exterior wiring paths
• Provide first-class customer service including detailed customer education on all products

Minimum qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Fiber experience is a plus, but not required
• Must pass an extensive background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Flexible to work 5-6 days per week, including nights and holidays