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Cable Splicing Technicians

Also known as:
Network Technician Facility Technician

Meet the Tech(s) currently employed in this job category.

Position summary

Repair, maintain, splice, and test subscriber line, carrier plant and/or line fiber optic plant
Splice new cable and make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations
Test and adjust complex equipment using signal generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring sets, volt-ohm-millimeters
Connect and cross connect equipment
Join, repair, and rearrange cable conductors in utility holes
Install, inspect, rearrange, test, repair and remove:
- Telephone sets
- Radio loops
- Video pickups
- Data circuits
- Complex multi line telephone systems
- Alarm systems
- Mobile phones
May also include:
- Construction work
- Work with heavy-duty power equipment and hand tools
- Operating heavy-duty and hydraulic equipment

Work Environment

Both indoors and outdoors, all weather and all seasons
Can be vigorous, and may include

Moving, carrying, lifting heavy items
Climbing wooden poles and fiberglass ladders
Heights up to 75 ft

Variable hours; may involve shift work, overtime, weekends and holidays
Involves extensive interaction with customers

Personality Profile

Likes to interact with people
Problem solver
Enjoys puzzles and technical challenges
Organized and logical
Strong work ethic
High degree of initiative and independence

Skills Needed
This entry-level position requires:

Understanding of basic telephony and electricity
Ability to operate equipment for testing and repairing of telecommunication circuits
Basic keyboard and Windows based software skills
Communication skills, both written and spoken

Educational/Experience Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
State driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and the ability to drive a vehicle with manual gearshift. May require Class A license (heavy equipment, tractor/trailer).
Passing scores on qualifying exams
Employer-sponsored training
NACTEL's Introduction to Telecommunications Certificate is targeted to this job title.

Pay range
$50,000 to $70,000, depending on prior experience, region of the country, the employer, and the amount of overtime

(At one company, Qwest, the title of Network Technician can be included in more areas than just Cable Splicing. This title goes across several functions: Installation and Maintenance, Cable Splicing, cable maintenance, line crew, plus unique functions such as air pressure.)


Careers Telecom Technicians • Job Grid - Complex & Special Svcs - Line/Station Installers - Switching & Transport - Cable Splicing • Meet the Techs			Careers - Telecommunications Technicians - Job Grid Cable Splicing Technicians Also known as: Network Technician Facility Technician Meet the Tech(s) currently employed in this job category. Position summary Repair, maintain, splice, and test subscriber line, carrier plant and/or line fiber optic plant Splice new cable and make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations Test and adjust complex equipment using signal generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring sets, volt-ohm-millimeters Connect and cross connect equipment Join, repair, and rearrange cable conductors in utility holes Install, inspect, rearrange, test, repair and remove: Telephone sets Radio loops Video pickups Data circuits Complex multi line telephone systems Alarm systems Mobile phones May also include: Construction work Work with heavy-duty power equipment and hand tools Operating heavy-duty and hydraulic equipment Work Environment Both indoors and outdoors, all weather and all seasons Can be vigorous, and may include Moving, carrying, lifting heavy items Climbing wooden poles and fiberglass ladders Heights up to 75 ft Variable hours; may involve shift work, overtime, weekends and holidays Involves extensive interaction with customers Personality Profile Likes to interact with people Problem solver Enjoys puzzles and technical challenges Organized and logical Strong work ethic High degree of initiative and independence Skills Needed This entry-level position requires: Understanding of basic telephony and electricity Ability to operate equipment for testing and repairing of telecommunication circuits Basic keyboard and Windows based software skills Communication skills, both written and spoken Educational/Experience Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent State driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and the ability to drive a vehicle with manual gearshift. May require Class A license (heavy equipment, tractor/trailer). Passing scores on qualifying exams Employer-sponsored training NACTEL's Introduction to Telecommunications Certificate is targeted to this job title. Pay range $50,000 to $70,000, depending on prior experience, region of the country, the employer, and the amount of overtime (At one company, Qwest, the title of Network Technician can be included in more areas than just Cable Splicing. This title goes across several functions: Installation and Maintenance, Cable Splicing, cable maintenance, line crew, plus unique functions such as air pressure.)