How do they match: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

  • Information Transport Systems Technician
  • Manual Equipment Mechanic
  • Office Electrician
  • Central Office Equipment Installer
  • Central Office Frame Wirer
  • Central Office Mechanic
  • Central Office Repairer
  • Central Office Technician
  • Central Office Trouble Shooter
  • Central Office Worker
  • Fiber Optic Central Office Installer

  • Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

  • Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
  • Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
  • Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
  • Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.

  • Enter codes or other information into computers.
  • Gather information about work conditions or locations.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
  • Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
  • Verify information or specifications.