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Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment in central office of telegraph company, according to written and graphic specifications: Installs and wires equipment, such as clocks, switching apparatus, repeaters, relays, conveyor belts, and pneumatic tubes, using handtools, power tools, soldering equipment, metal fasteners, and brackets. Tests installed equipment for circuit continuity and operational performance, using testing devices, such as ohmmeter and voltmeter.

Personality Traits


Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.

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

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Salary and Education


How much does a Telegraph Plant Maintainer make?

Nationally: $31,000 – $73,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor





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