Job Description:

• 1) Installs cable television cables and equipment on customer's premise, using electrician's tools and test equipment: Measures television signal strength at utility pole, using electronic test equipment.

• 2) Computes impedance of wire from pole to house to determine additional resistance needed for reducing signal to desired level.

• 3) Installs terminal boxes and strings lead-in wires, using electrician's tools.

• 4) Connects television set to cable system and evaluates incoming signal.

• 5) Adjusts and repairs cable system to ensure optimum reception.

• 6) May collect installation fees and explain cable service operation to subscriber.

• 7) May communicate with COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR , using two-way radio or telephone, to receive instructions or technical advice and to report problems to be repaired by CABLE TELEVISION LINE TECHNICIAN.

• 8) May report unauthorized use of cable system to COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR.

• 9) May clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicle.