如何成为电讯技术员

PG电子平台2017年11月9日发布

你喜欢修修补补，还是喜欢研究科技的“底层”? 你喜欢修理坏了的东西吗? Are you into computers, videos, the Internet, data networks, and smartphones?

If so, you might consider combining your mechanical and troubleshooting abilities with some customer service skills to become a 电信技术人员. Generally, you would need an average of two years of education at a community college or technical school, 再加上一些在职培训，才能开始这个有回报的职业.¹

电讯技术员的工作是什么?

A 电信技术人员 helps keep the "flow" of technology networks going; he or she is responsible for planning, 建立和维护语音, 视频和数据网络.² Telecommunications technicians often install communications equipment in homes and offices. They also may inspect, adjust and maintain equipment used in existing networks.

一些电信技术人员在办公室工作, making sure the voice and data systems are working correctly for all employees. Others travel to various field locations, installing, updating, and maintaining networks.¹ In both cases, 电信技术人员s often need to instruct others on how to use the equipment.¹

电信技术人员需要哪些技能?

A 电信技术人员 must be mechanically inclined and also dexterous so that they can correctly install and maintain equipment.

解决问题的能力是必须的, 因为网络的问题必须正确识别和纠正. 因为有些技术人员在野外工作, good physical condition is sometimes necessary - especially for those who will be installing rooftop equipment. Color vision is also necessary for field technicians who install or repair equipment since they must be able to distinguish color-coded wires.¹

无论技术人员是在办公室工作还是在现场工作, a 电信技术人员 needs good communication and people skills, as they will be instructing others on proper use of voice or data network equipment.

电信技术人员需要什么样的培训?

Many businesses looking to hire 电信技术人员s prefer those with a certificate from a technical school, 或者拥有电子维修或计算机科学专业的副学士学位. Some require specific certifications from manufacturers of certain equipment, 或者来自专业机构.¹

It generally takes about two years to complete the training required before applying for a job. 大多数雇主还会要求一些初步的在职培训.

Telecommunications technicians must commit to continuing their training and education throughout their careers, 因为这个领域正在迅速变化和发展, 技术人员需要跟上技术的进步.

电讯技术员的平均薪金是多少?

根据美国劳工统计局的数据， 截至2014年5月，全国平均工资为每年55,190美元，即26美元.53 per hour.¹ Businesses that hire trained 电信技术人员s include wired and wireless telecommunication carriers and construction companies.

如果你已经爱上了智能手机, 电脑和互联网, 如果你已经喜欢修补破损的东西, 这对你来说可能是一条很有吸引力的职业道路. A career as a 电信技术人员 can be challenging and rewarding, 那里的工作日很少是完全一样的. If that appeals to you, you can likely find a training program and get started right away!

Please keep in mind employment and income cannot be guaranteed by any educational institution for students or graduates. Additionally, salary data cited in this article is based on median data provided by the United States Department of Labor, 不能反映起薪或入职薪金, 并且会根据地理位置的不同而有很大差异.

¹http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers.htm
²http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/job-descriptions/telecommunications-technician-job-description.aspx