Cable TV installation technicians work for the largest segment of the telecommunications industry, namely cable telecommunications. The content of cable TV channels is only available through a network of wires and cables. Cable TV installation technicians set up cable TV lines so that subscribers can access this content. In the past, copper cables were the most common medium for broadcasting this content, but many companies now use glass or fiber optic cables. Fiber optic cables use light instead of electricity to transmit information and allow faster transmission times. Those who work with fiber optic cables require specialized training in testing, troubleshooting, splicing, and termination of optical cables.
Job
responsibilities
Those
particularly involved in installation often dig trenches and install towers and
posts using a variety of construction equipment, including drill bits, cable
masts, and trenches. They then run cables through the trenches or across the
posts and towers. Those specifically involved in repairs identify problems
using remote monitoring equipment, messenger reports, or inspections. They are
responsible for replacing faulty or outdated equipment and must do everything
possible to ensure that customers receive service without interruption. All
cable television installation technicians are required to keep documentation of
all services. They also interact with customers frequently and have to deal
with all questions and concerns.
Cable
TV installation technicians can face many safety hazards at work. His work
requires working at altitude or underground in all types of weather. They are
at risk of being electrified by live cables or coming across underground gas
lines, so they need to make sure they follow strict safety measures. Cable TV
installation technicians need to be relatively fit, as they may require climbing
and balancing on poles, lifting heavy equipment, bending over, kneeling, and
operating long or irregular hours.
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