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Installs telegraphic transmitting and receiving equipment in telegraph company offices and on customers’ premises, following floor-plan sketches and wiring diagrams: Installs and connects equipment, such as teletypewriters, tickers, facsimile-recording devices, and reperforators, using handtools and soldering iron. Tests equipment for circuit continuity, using testing instruments, such as voltmeter and ohmmeter. May wire and assemble equipment prior to installation [ASSEMBLER]. May be designated according to equipment installed as Call-Box Wirer; Telegraphic-Typewriter Installer; Telegraph-Repeater Installer; Teletype Installer; Ticker Installer; Time-Signal Wirer.

Personality Traits


Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Salary and Education


How much does an Equipment Installer make?

Nationally: $19,000 – $45,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor





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