Job Description for a Telephone Tech
A telephone tech is responsible for repairing and installing telephone lines for both residential and business customers.
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Telephone Tech
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The education that a telephone tech will need depends on the employer. All telephone techs will need a high school diploma or its equivalent, and some employers will require certification in electronics.
Telephone Tech Working Conditions
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A telephone tech typically works independently in the field. The telephone tech will have to work outdoors periodically, travel in the work truck frequently, and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
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Telephone Tech Skills
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A telephone tech needs to be able to climb, lift heavy objects, communicate with customers, and understand electrical wiring.
Telephone Tech Job Outlook
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The need for telephone techs is expected to decline through the year 2014. Modern buildings are now pre-wired, older buildings are already wired, and plug-in telephones have nearly eliminated the need for telephone installers.
Telephone Tech Salary
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the median hourly salary for a telephone tech is in the mid $20.00 dollar range.
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