| Job Title : |
Cable systems installer/maintainer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Computers & Technology, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
A part of the National Guard communications maintenance team, the cable systems installer/maintainer is primarily responsible for installing, operating and performing maintenance on cable and wire communications systems, communication security devices and related equipment. These responsibilities are tied to effective communications necessary for successful National Guard operations. Other duties include:
- Performing tests on cable communications
- Testing circuits and detecting line faults
- Calibrating and aligning equipment components
- Stringing cables between utility poles
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a cable systems installer/maintainer should:
- Be interested in working with related equipment
- Have an aptitude for problem solving |
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