United States
Sector
Keyword
Line Installer
Line Repairer
Telecommunication Lineman
Minimum Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Previousrelevantworkexperience
The tasks a Lineman, Telephone & Telegraph is expected to perform include:
Installing, repairing and maintaining telephone and telegraph lines, telephone instruments, key boards, etc.
Erecting poles manually for telephone and telegraph lines, ensuing proper spacing, alignment, stability, etc.
Climbing erected poles to fix insulators, lightning arrestors, etc.
Drawing and signing wires on poles as directed by sub-inspector telephone & telegraph
Installing telephone equipment and key boards at subscriber's premises
Checking equipment periodically and on breakdowns, locating faults and removing defects by repairs or replacement
Maintaining lines within allotted section free of faults
Repairing and laying underground cables
Knowledge of communication equipment, such as telegraphs, telephones, etc.
Ability to maintains equipment and analyze operational malfunctioning
Well-versed in examining mechanism and disassembling components to replace
Proficient in repairing cables and laying out plans for new equipment
Efficient in erecting poles and towers, stringing overhead lines, installing underground systems, etc.
Ability to handle various equipment like trenchers, digger derricks, cable plows, and borers, etc.
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Good communication
Technical skills
Problem solving skills
Good computer and organizational skills
Manual dexterity
Good eyesight
Ability to determine colours
Physically fit
Fundamental knowledge of algebra and trigonometry
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Electronics companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system is not available
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include strained vision, back aches, general fatigue, stress, electric shocks, electrical burns, slips, falls, etc.
Health risks include exposure to dirt and dust, bending, and standing for long hours, risk of electrocution, climbing poles, exposure to adverse weather conditions etc.
For candidates with up to 2 years of experience INR to INR per month
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For candidates with over 5 years of experience INR to INR per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Growth of Electronics Sector in India
India?s consumer electronics market is estimated to touch 12,690 crore by 2022, up from an estimated 7,200 crore in 2015. The organized sector is likely to increase its market share from 90 percent in 2013 to 95 percent in 2022.
Also, the increasing size of the Indian telecom industry is expected to encourage several foreign equipment manufacturers to establish manufacturing facilities in India.
Electronics & IT Hardware is one of the emerging sectors for employment growth in India. This industry currently employs over 4.3 million people across manufacturing, sales and marketing (including retail), and repair & maintenance segments.
Policy initiatives on promoting manufacturing along with increasing disposable income would drive the growth for the sector. Industry is expected to witness an addition of 4.61 million personnel during 2013-22. Repair and Maintenance segment would contribute to maximum growth ofemployment, which indicates good job prospects for Lineman, Telephone & Telegraph and other professionals.
Telephone service providers Mobile phone companies across India
Self-employed
Towns and cities across India
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Electronics & communication engineering institutes across India
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