Job Duties
Those who specialize in
installation typically dig trenches and set up towers and poles using a variety
of construction equipment, including digger derricks, cable plows and
trenchers. They then run cables through the trenches or along the poles and
towers. Those who specialize in repair identify problems using remote
monitoring equipment, customer reports or inspections. They are responsible for
replacing faulty or outdated equipment and must do their best to make sure that
customers receive uninterrupted service. All cable TV installation technicians
must keep documentation of all services performed. They also interact with
customers often and must address all inquiries and concerns.
Cable TV installation
technicians can face many safety hazards on the job. Their work requires
working at heights or underground in all types of weather conditions. They risk
being electrocuted by live cables or encountering gas lines underground, so
they must make sure to follow strict safety precautions. Cable TV installation
technicians should be relatively fit since they may sometimes need to climb and
balance on poles, lift heavy equipment, bend, kneel and work long or irregular
hours.
Cable TV installation
technicians typically learn on-the-job or through an apprenticeship. The salary
can vary significantly depending on which state these technicians are employed
in. In 2018, the BLS reported the average income for telecommunications line
installers and repairers in the cable and other subscription programming
industry was $57,250 per year.
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