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A Cable Installation Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining cable systems, including fiber optics, coaxial, and telecommunications wiring, to ensure reliable connectivity. Their duties include assessing installation sites, laying and configuring cables, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Cable Installation Engineers often collaborate with other technical teams to plan and execute large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise in cable systems, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role, as they ensure the efficient and secure transmission of data and communication services.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
  • Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
  • Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment.
  • 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.
  • Clean or maintain tools or test equipment.
  • String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension.
  • Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
  • Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Experience: Previous work experience as a Cable Technician with the ability to install complex internet and television equipment.
  • Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical systems.
  • Communications: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Troubleshoot: Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and fix any problems that may arise.
  • Agility: Ability to work at heights. Ability to work in cramped spaces.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
     

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
  • Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
  • Related Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers. 
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (4.0 to < 6.0)

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