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What is a cable and line worker?
A line and cable worker is a trained, certified, and qualified technician who handles the construction, installation, and maintenance of telecommunication cables and power lines. This is a very complex task that requires a lot of experience and skill because if the lines aren’t properly installed, the communication services will be disrupted. Cable and line workers have a wide array of responsibilities and their job is quite risky. These professionals work for telecommunication and power companies and usually work in teams to ensure there’s enough security.
What do they do?
The technicians rarely work at ground level unless they’re dealing with underground cabling. On most assignments, they need to climb a pylon like a monopole, guyed tower, free-standing tower, and other such structures, which requires skill and physical ability. All repairs and installations are carried out at an elevated height. These technicians work in a team of two, with one cable worker at the top of the pylon while the other stays on the ground and supervises. Here’s a list of responsibilities they handle:
Equipment maintenance – All telecommunication cables require frequent repairs and maintenance. While the outdoor telecommunication equipment is designed to withstand a substantial amount of wear and tear, it does need some care and maintenance.
Without this maintenance, the equipment can become damaged over time due to exposure to the weather conditions and debris, and that can lead to disruption in service. The line worker’s responsibility is to carefully assess the equipment and repair all problems to ensure the telecommunication service isn’t disrupted in any way.
Installing new equipment – Installing new equipment also requires the expertise of an experienced and skilled line worker. Installation is an intricate process and must be done carefully to ensure there’s no disruption in service. If the cables and equipment aren’t installed well, customers won’t get reliable services and the system will be more vulnerable to outdoor weather conditions. That will lead to excessive wear and tear, and frequent repairs. Careful and meticulous installation is the only way to avoid this problem.
Constructing complete sites – Complete communications system installation requires careful planning to ensure all pylons and cabling is placed in the best locations. This process also involves taking client requirements into consideration to provide the most comprehensive solution for their telecommunication needs. The cable workers will work with off-site engineers and install the communication system according to their plan. Sometimes clients need temporary communication systems and line workers handle these installation projects as well
Moving equipment – In most cases, property owners will leave the telecommunication systems behind when they move to a new location. Sometimes, the equipment needs to be moved to a different location. A cable worker will carefully dismantle the system, transport the components to the new location, and then reassemble it. This process isn’t easy and requires meticulous planning, which is why it’s a good idea to hire qualified line workers for the process.
Dismantling sites – If the land is being repurposed, the telecommunication equipment standing on it must be dismantled and removed. A team of line workers will handle this job and ensure the equipment isn’t damaged during the dismantling process.
Installing markers – The line workers team install markers at appropriate locations. This is done in collaboration with different teams.
The line workers can handle the installation and maintenance of PCS, GPS, Iden, LTE, HSPA SMALL CELL, and CDMA antennas and lines.
As you can see, cable and line workers have a very important job as they make sure everything is running well with telecommunication equipment. Without them, the communication lines will eventually start to experience problems and even stop working.
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