Research Activity: Careers
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Name: Rufino, Edson
Occupation
Telecommunications Line installers and repairs
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job using the
description on the
profile page
(Summarize the
description in
your own words)
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including
fiber optics.
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job called?
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it.
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you learned about
this occupation
from the video.
What cluster is
this occupation
(job) a part of?
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Wire Stretcher
Wire Splicer
Utility Technician
Utility Locator
Toll Patrolman
Toll lineman
Toll line mechanic
Television Cable Installer
Telephone Technician (Phone Technician)
Telephone line worker
Set wires in your house on poles, office, underground,
and in your house.
Install fiber optic cables to replace worn or obsolete
cables.
Installation, Maintenance, and repair cluster
Participate in the construction or removal of
telecommunication towers or associated support
structures.
Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and
tamping devices.
Dig holes for power poles, using power augers or
shovels, set poles in place with cranes, and hoist
poles upright, using winches.
Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
Use a variety of construction equipment to
Research Activity: Careers
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complete installations, such as digger derricks,
trenchers, or cable plows.
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interests.
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values.
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they need to
know.
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Compute impedance of wires from poles to houses
to determine additional resistance needed for
reducing signals to desired levels.
Explain cable service to subscribers after
installation and collect any installation fees that
are due.
Clean or maintain tools or test equipment.
Pullupcablebyhandfromlargereelsmountedontrucks;thenpulllines
throughductsbyhandorwithwinches.
Layundergroundcabledirectlyintrenchesorstringitthroughconduits
runningthroughtrenches.
People who work in this occupation generally have the
interest code: RE.
This means people who works in this occupation
generally have Realistic interests, but also prefer
Enterprising environments.
Support, Relationships, and independence
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission,
broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of
telecommunications systems.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of
principles and processes for providing customer
and personal services. This includes customer
needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit
boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment,
and computer hardware and software, including
applications and programming.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure
and content of the English language including the
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meaning and spelling of words, rules of
composition, and grammar.
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they need to be
able to do.
What preparation
is required?
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college majors.
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra,
geometry, calculus, statistics, and their
applications.
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of
equipment or systems.
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of
operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches
to problems.
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or
other indicators to make sure a machine is
working properly.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what
other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking
questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written
sentences and paragraphs in work related
documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information
effectively.
High School Diploma
Communications Systems Installation and Repair
Technology
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that employ this
occupation.
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occupations.
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Name: Rufino, Edson
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Building Equipment Contractors
Utility System Construction
Cable and other Subscription Programming
Computer System Design and Related Services
Broadcast Technicians
Radio Operators
Radio Mechanics
Line installers and repairs
