Line installers and repairers, also known as line workers, install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics.
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- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
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What do they typically do
- Install, maintain, or repair telecommunications equipment
- Inspect or test lines or cables
- Lay underground cable, including fiber optic lines, directly in trenches
- Pull cables in underground conduit
- Install aerial cables, including over lakes or across rivers
- Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines
- Drive work vehicles to job sites
- Set up service for customers
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.8%
Job Openings 492
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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