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Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics. |
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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Computer aided design CAD software |
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Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories. |
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Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions. |
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Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment. |
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Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment. |
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Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment. |
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Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering. |
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Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces. |
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String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension. |
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Install equipment such as amplifiers or repeaters to maintain the strength of communications transmissions. |
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Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$64,928.00 |
$31.22 |
$20.09 |
$20.05 - $40.84 |
Hartford |
$58,026.00 |
$27.90 |
$20.05 |
$20.05 - $32.52 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities. |
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