Cable Technician Requirements

  structured cabling technician salary

Cable Technicians install, repair, and maintain residential cabling for internet and television services. The duties of a Cable Technician include installing feeder lines that provide cable access to homes and businesses, laying ground cable, and setting up associated equipment for customers.

Cable Technician Responsibilities:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing cable infrastructure.
• Performing maintenance on existing cabling systems.
• Testing newly installed or relocated cables according to company specifications.
• Identifying and removing redundant cabling.
• Installing of televisions, routers and internet technology devices.
• Troubleshooting issues with cable network.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repairing cable poles and towers.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Completing paperwork such as timesheets, checklists, vehicle inspection reports and service orders.

Cable Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous work experience as a Cable Technician.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical systems.
• Ability to install complex internet and television equipment.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and fix any problems that may arise.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
• Valid driver's license.