CABLE TECHNICIAN RESUME EXAMPLE

The Cable Technician installs and maintains underground, buried, and aerial copper core and fiber-optic cables supporting systems for command, control, communications, and computers. This responsibility involves planning, maintaining, and installing all cable and communication conveyance systems. The technician also maintains cable installation records and schematics using a database.

Tips for Cable Technician Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Cable Technician, Comcast Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Complete residential or commercial installation of broadband services.
  • Provide customer education of services and verify all client-owned equipment is operational
  • Adjust voice and video configurations to minimize communication disruptions
  • Perform basic installations, disconnects, reconnects, service upgrades and downgrades
  • Relocates for residential single-family, multi-family and multi-dwelling units
  • Integrate various company services (video, internet, telephone) with customer's equipment
  • Investigate customer issues and design appropriate solutions
  • Take responsibility for ordering and maintaining inventory stock supplies
  • Transport, maintain, store, and safely utilize tools, including ladders, lifts, hoists, dollies, etc.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Broadband Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Education (Soft Skills)
  • Configuration Management (Hard Skills)
  • Installation and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Relocation Services (Hard Skills)
  • Integration of Services (Hard Skills)
  • Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Inventory Management (Hard Skills)

2. Cable Technician, Spectrum Communications, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Read blueprints and install according to plans.
  • Install and remove CAT5e, CAT6, RG6 and other coax, other low voltage and fiber-optic cabling.
  • Pull, terminate, neatly label, and test all standard industry cable types in various topologies.
  • Take responsibility for working cohesively with a team to complete tasks.
  • Practice workplace alertness and adhere to OSHA safety guidelines to minimize the risk of workplace injury.
  • Pursue problem resolution, escalating issues promptly and following up diligently.
  • Record all time and notes for work performed following company standards.
  • Utilize good grammar in written communication and courtesy and professionalism in all interactions on the job.
  • Protect the interests and reputation of the company through superior personal conduct on and off the job.
  • Take responsibility for maximizing billable status for work performed.
  • Take responsibility for training and sharing knowledge with peers.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Blueprint Reading and Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Cabling Installation and Removal (Hard Skills)
  • Cable Management (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Problem Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Documentation (Hard Skills)
  • Communication and Professionalism (Soft Skills)

3. Cable Technician, Cox Communications, Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Install and maintain the communication systems
  • Install camera surveillance systems and home automation
  • Take responsibility for installing cable and fiber optics wiring
  • Adjust voice and video configurations to minimize communication disruptions
  • Provide training and support to telecommunications personnel
  • Investigate customer issues and design appropriate solutions
  • Safe execution of small and medium-sized projects, and service-related tasks at multiple sites
  • Troubleshooting, repairing, evaluating and suggesting effective solutions
  • Ensuring schedule and financial concerns are met
  • Proactively support safe work environments
  • Take responsibility for accurately tracking time and cost impacts


Skills on Resume: 

  • Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Adaptability (Soft Skills)
  • Training and Support (Soft Skills)
  • Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Repair and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Acumen (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)

4. Cable Technician, Charter Communications, St. Louis, MO

Job Summary: 

  • Complete all required paperwork and documentation
  • Maintain customer confidence by performing outstanding work on-site.
  • Service first approach to internal and external customers.
  • Meets and interacts professionally, and contributes to technical and project teams.
  • Promotes, builds, and maintains good customer relations.
  • Resourceful and collaborates well with others to gain needed resources.
  • Provides innovative solutions and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Overcommunicate decisions and the “why” behind those decisions.
  • Take responsibility for master trainer/mentor to less experienced technicians.
  • Take responsibility for reporting disciplinary issues to PM/OM.
  • Provides clarity on the results desired and sets expectations with the team.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Documentation Management (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Excellence (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service Orientation (Soft Skills)
  • Professional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Customer Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
  • Resourcefulness (Soft Skills)
  • Innovative Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Transparent Communication (Soft Skills)

5. Cable Technician, Mediacom Communications Corp, Des Moines, IA

Job Summary: 

  • Operate various manufacturing equipment and ability to use a variety of hand tools.
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge to operate soldering equipment
  • Maintains production schedules to ensure timely workflow to appropriate work centers.
  • Adheres to and follows quality policies and procedures.
  • Suggests manufacturing process improvements.
  • Ensure product meets mechanical and electrical requirements of company and customer
  • Complete equipment setup procedures following company specifications and quality procedures
  • Notify management of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions
  • Perform reworks as directed by QA lab skills
  • Review prints and inspect assemblies and components
  • Create soldered connections to applicable quality standards


Skills on Resume: 

  • Hand Tool Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Production Schedule Management (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Product Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Setup and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Rework and Inspection Skills (Hard Skills)

6. Cable Technician, Altice USA, New York, NY

Job Summary: 

  • Understand the Scope of Work (SOW), goals, and deliverables within a contract
  • Take responsibility for the identification and mitigation of risks to the project timeline
  • Maintain quality assurance to the fullest, minimizing return trips to a job site
  • Create and execute strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
  • Continuous learning in new products, skills techniques from colleagues and manufacturers
  • Interact regularly with existing or potential stakeholders and business units to determine needs and develop plans for delivery
  • Work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to problem-solve and implement necessary changes
  • Create responses to requests for SOW to address the execution of work, identification of risks, communication of assumptions, and mitigations
  • Serves as major project lead on field installation and service of DAS and other similar telecommunication systems, digital installations/installs, and structured cabling.
  • Complete installations for a diverse range of buildings, including stadiums, motor speedways, hospitals, schools, office buildings, multi-family homes


Skills on Resume: 

  • Contract Management (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Management and Mitigation (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)
  • Continuous Learning (Soft Skills)
  • Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)

7. Cable Technician, Frontier Communications, Stamford, CT

Job Summary: 

  • Install and maintain underground, buried, and aerial copper core and fiber-optic cables supporting systems for command, control, communications, and computers
  • Plan, maintain and install all cable and communication conveyance systems
  • Maintains cable installation records and schematics using a database
  • Performs configuration control for all communications cables and conveyances for CMAFS
  • Resolve project installation and maintenance problems by interpreting project sketches, drawings, project directives, diagrams, and TOs
  • Follow project installation and maintenance actions and repair procedures
  • Conduct system test to assess cable capabilities and serviceability
  • Install, inspect, and evaluate cable installation, and maintenance actions
  • Evaluate inspection reports and analyze survey and test results
  • Process Civil Engineer work clearance requests, locate mark and record underground 721 CS Communication cables
  • Operate and maintain special tools, test equipment, ancillary equipment, and special vehicles
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and replace fiber optic, transceivers, multiplexors and modems


Skills on Resume: 

  • Cable Installation and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Conveyance Systems (Hard Skills)
  • Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Configuration Control (Hard Skills)
  • Problem Resolution (Hard Skills)
  • Adherence to Procedures (Hard Skills)
  • System Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Evaluation and Analysis (Hard Skills)