Tech & EngineeringStable

Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Antenna Installer, Automatic Equipment Technician, Broadband Installer, Broadband Specialist

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

TelecommunicationsNetwork InstallationEquipment RepairCable SystemsField ServiceElectronicsEngineeringTechnical ServicesTechnicalAutomotive

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly assist in diagnostics and predictive maintenance, potentially reducing the need for routine on-site visits by identifying issues remotely. However, the hands-on aspect of installation and complex repairs will still require human expertise, focusing technicians on more intricate problems and upgrades rather than basic troubleshooting.

Salary

$43,841 - $87,682 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position