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Rice Lake

Repair Technician

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Uses company programs extensively to record repair notes and other repair related information. * Assist other departments with technical information, troubleshooting techniques, telephone support ...

JourneyPure Knoxville

Maintenance Technician

Norris, TN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintenance Technician About the Company Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay ... wall repair, door and window replacement, lock replacement, telephone repair, and plumbing ...

Blue Mountain Networks

Installation & Repair Tech

Hood River, OR · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Installation & Repair Technician I primarily installs, maintains, and services fiber internet lines, wireless circuits, telephone lines, hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) cables & systems, copper ...

Blue Mountain Networks

Installation & Repair Tech

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Installation & Repair Technician I primarily installs, maintains, and services fiber internet lines, wireless circuits, telephone lines, hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) cables & systems, copper ...

JourneyPure Knoxville

Maintenance Technician

Norris, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintenance Technician About the Company Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay ... wall repair, door and window replacement, lock replacement, telephone repair, and plumbing ...

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How much do telephone repair technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for telephone repair technician in the United States is $17.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Telephone Repair Technician vs Cable Technician?

AspectTelephone Repair TechnicianCable Technician
CertificationsTechnician certifications in telecommunications, such as CompTIA or industry-specific trainingCertifications in cable installation and broadband services, often including OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor work repairing telephone lines, equipment, and systemsIndoor and outdoor work installing and repairing cable and internet services
Industry UsageTelecommunications providers, phone companiesCable TV and internet providers
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Telephone Repair Technician and a Cable Technician lies in their specific focus areas. Telephone Repair Technicians primarily work on telephone lines, systems, and related equipment, often within telecommunications companies. Cable Technicians focus on installing and repairing cable TV and internet services. Both roles require technical skills, certifications, and involve outdoor and indoor work environments, but they serve different parts of the communications industry.

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Infographic showing various Telephone Repair Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,219 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Installation & Repair Technician

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC

Fort Knox, KY • On-site

$31.79/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Installation & Repair Technician

Location: Fort Knox, KY

Clearance Type: SECRET

Compensation: $31.79/hr.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs all administrative, operations and maintenance (O&M) functions, and routines required on Inside Plant (ISP) systems and equipment, including telephone switching equipment, voice mail system, Telephone Management System (TMS), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) programming, firewall and other ancillary equipment and systems directly connected to the switch.
  • Installs, tests, troubleshoots, programs, monitors, maintains, and repairs digital switching equipment, attendant consoles, power and ringing relay racks, miscellaneous telephone, radio, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and other circuits and related apparatus required in the central switching office.
  • Performs routine preventative maintenance on switch hardware and equipment.
  • Resolves customer trouble calls related to voice issues.
  • Analyzes system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors.
  • Maintains manual and/or computerized central office records, including detail records, traffic analysis records, cable records, line records, subscriber service records, and spare parts inventories.
  • Support includes performing remote diagnostics, parts and material repair or replacement, emergency technical support, and technical documentation updates.
  • Maintains synchronous optical network.
  • Diagnoses and replace faulty switch circuit packs and switching equipment.
  • Installs and troubleshoot T-1 circuits.
  • Monitors and troubleshoot trunks.
  • Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.
  • May assist with work order and trouble ticket administration within the Telephone Management System (TMS).
  • Maintains safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
  • Provides other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.
  • Attends training sessions as required (DoD, Information Assurance, Security, Corporate).

Education and Certifications:

  • High school diploma required.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • BICSI installer 1 qualified 
  • OSHA Confined Space

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Five years of ISP experience on maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of telecommunications equipment and systems
  • Knowledge and experience with Avaya and VoIP communications systems
  • Detailed orientated and highly efficient organizational skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
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Desired Qualifications:

  • BICSI TE350: BICSI Technician Training
  • Holocom certification
  • Avaya Certified Implementation Spec (ACIS)
  • OSHA 30 Hour Training

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