Broadband Technician
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.
At a Glance
Broadband Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4.7–6.3 years. Top skills: Writing, Broadband, Sales.
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High school or GED
4.7–6.3 years
7
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Median Wage
$62,630/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.2%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Broadband
Good Driving Record
Test Equipment
Hand Tools
Auditing
Electronics
Stocks (Inventory)
Writing Systems
Radio Frequency
Inside Plant
Technical Writing
Telecommunications Management Networks
Category 5 Cabling
Common Skills (13)
Sales
Communication
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Customer Service
Multitasking
Teamwork
Coordinating
Computer Literacy
Strategic Thinking
Planning
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
Aerial Lift Certification
Related Specializations
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