Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9052 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,397 | $88,982 | $100,547 | $112,133 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $71,094 | $84,718 | $98,322 | $111,946 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,275 | $78,104 | $93,954 | $109,782 |
| Chico, CA | $86,070 | $93,891 | $101,733 | $109,554 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,269 | $80,621 | $94,994 | $109,346 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $62,982 | $77,376 | $91,770 | $106,163 |
| Merced, CA | $58,323 | $74,214 | $90,126 | $106,018 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $76,003 | $85,862 | $95,701 | $105,560 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $78,666 | $87,485 | $96,304 | $105,123 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $78,998 | $87,693 | $96,387 | $105,082 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications | 4.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| Communications and Media | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 59.6% |
| Some college | 14.1% |
| Less than high school | 13.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.
- Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment.
- Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
- Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
- Access specific areas to string lines, or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
- String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches, and pull lines to proper tension.
- Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduits running through trenches.
Technology Skills
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