Telecommunications line mechanic, Kaiaka waea whitimamao
Also known as
- Telecommunications linesworker, telecommunications cable jointer, telephone linesperson and installer, transmission line mechanic, telecommunications cable assigner
Telecommunications line mechanics install, test, service and repair telecommunications cables and networking equipment like fibre optics.
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$64K to $118K
Most common
$197K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Telecommunications line mechanics
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours or be on call
- usually work in different places and may travel locally
- may work at heights in all weather conditions
- need to be be practical, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning
- adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
- install audio or communications equipment
- explain use of products or services
- collect payments for goods or services
- travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work
- measure equipment outputs
- climb equipment or structures to access work areas
- inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems
- analyse test or performance data to assess equipment operation
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become a telecommunications line mechanic.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3)
- a driver licence
- a Site Safe Passport
- a First Aid Certificate
- an Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) practising licence
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2)
- a Class 2 driver licence (heavy traffic)
- a WTR endorsement (NZTA)
- to pass a medical assessment
- traffic management training
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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