What does a Cable Technician do?
A Cable Technician is a skilled worker who is employed by a cable service provider. Cable Technicians are responsible for the installation of new service, upgrading of old service and maintaining current services. In the morning technicians are dispatched with a list of stops to make before the end of the day. They are supplied with a company vehicle and tools. Technicians work in various environments such as residential apartments and homes, office buildings and commercial spaces.
There is no required education past a High School Diploma, but most employers prefer some college or a degree. New installations require routing cable throughout the various structure of a building. Having previous experience in the trades is a plus for anyone wishing to work as a Cable Technician. Often technicians are required to access 2nd and 3rd stories for installations. Candidates must be comfortable working at heights and off of ladders. With enough experience, technicians can advance into management.
- Attend SOS (start of shift) Meeting
- Coordinate with dispatch for your daily appointments
- Inventory vehicle supplies to confirm needed supplies are on hand
- Communicate with inventory control for supply replenishment
- Conduct pre-departure vehicle inspection and record all issues
- Notify all customers of ETA
- Wear all identification, safety and courtesy equipment at all times
- Inform dispatch of and delays in schedule progress
- College Degree (preferred)
- Previous trade experience a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to follow directions exactingly
- Comfortability working at heights and off ladders
- A valid driver's license
- Pass a background check
- Willingness to submit to random drug screens
Cable Technician Salaries
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Cable Technician Career Path
Learn how to become a Cable Technician, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
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Cable Technician Insights
Outsource“They always try their best to give you a fully integrated schedule which is really great.”
Lockheed Martin“Great opportunity to be a part of one of the best production aircraft in the future.”
KEH Camera“Great experience with a wide range of gear from toy cameras all the way to top notch professional gear.”
American Cable and Telephone“I only liked the flexible schedule that I didn't have to be on a steady hours every day plus some great people that I met.”
World Wide Technology“The benefits package they had at the time I worked there is the only thing I would say I miss at all.”
USIC“overtime is mandatory (good but had at the same time)”
Herzing College“Learn skills and great career introduction”
AT&T“There's always work and pay was good”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Cable Technician
When working as a Cable Technician, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Advocacy, Work Ethic and Test Equipment.
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- Technician
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The most common qualifications to become a Cable Technician is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.