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Telecommunications Technicians

The broad field of Telecommunications Technician includes those who install, repair and maintain telephone equipment, cables, access lines, and telecommunications systems.

Technician Job Grid - telecommunications technician job titles vary from company to company, but this grid identifies the basic categories and job titles. You will see that the field can be broken down into the following main categories:

Click on each category to learn about the work environment, skills needed, suitable personality type, requirements and pay ranges for each:

Line and Station Installers and Repairers who connect central offices to customer telephone systems and also service and repair telephone systems and other communications equipment on customer property.
Cable Splicing Technicians who build, repair and maintain the basic infrastructure for the telecommunication networks.
Complex and Special Services Installers and Repairers who install, repair and maintain the array of increasingly complex and sophisticated communications equipment.
Switching and Transport Installers and Repairers who install and maintain sophisticated switching and transport equipment.

Meet Technicians employed in these fields as they describe their typical workday and what is unique about their jobs.

Non-Technicians

Anyone who deals with customers and needs a strong understanding of how telecommunications actually work can benefit from the Pace NACTEL programs.


Careers Telecom Technicians • Job Grid • Meet the Techs			Careers - Telecommunications Technicians The broad field of Telecommunications Technician includes those who install, repair and maintain telephone equipment, cables, access lines, and telecommunications systems. Technician Job Grid - telecommunications technician job titles vary from company to company, but this grid identifies the basic categories and job titles. You will see that the field can be broken down into the following main categories: Click on each category to learn about the work environment, skills needed, suitable personality type, requirements and pay ranges for each: Line and Station Installers and Repairers who connect central offices to customer telephone systems and also service and repair telephone systems and other communications equipment on customer property. Cable Splicing Technicians who build, repair and maintain the basic infrastructure for the telecommunication networks. Complex and Special Services Installers and Repairers who install, repair and maintain the array of increasingly complex and sophisticated communications equipment. Switching and Transport Installers and Repairers who install and maintain sophisticated switching and transport equipment. Meet Technicians employed in these fields as they describe their typical workday and what is unique about their jobs. Non-Technicians Anyone who deals with customers and needs a strong understanding of how telecommunications actually work can benefit from the Pace NACTEL programs.