Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer (25L)

Company: Army National Guard
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Being able to communicate across the battlefield and around the world is crucial to mission success. As a Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer, you will install the lines and equipment that allow units to connect across secure channels.

Cable Systems Installer/Maintainers are primarily responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining cable and wire communications systems, communication security devices, and associated equipment, including communications, and electric cables between utility poles.

Job Duties

* Perform tests on cable communications systems and circuit groups
* Operate manual and motorized cable construction equipment
* Install and repair circuits and wiring
* Perform maintenance on power generators

Some of the Skills You'll Learn

* Mechanical and electrical principles
* Preventive maintenance procedures
* Line installation and wiring techniques
* Communication security policies and procedures

Helpful Skills

* Preference in working with electronic equipment
* Interest in problem solving

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Earn While You Learn.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

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