You know, the cable installer. Not Jim Carrey.
I've been ridding my body of THC traces for this job because of the sweet benefits (health/dental, $10+ to start, free digital cable/DVR/internet/phone) and for getting lots of hours. But I have no idea what it really takes to be the cable guy. Yeah, you install cable. But I've never installed cable, so I have no idea what I'm getting into.
My buddy who reccomended me the job said that it's way more work than he originally thought, but the perks are more than worth it. However, he didn't have time to get into specifics about the job, so I'm wondering if anyone here ever installed cable for a living. Did you like it? What did you do?
And even if you didn't, come in, I don't give a fuck.
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What type of position are you going for? From what I understand from the cable guys I used to work with in telco, it's a cake job if you work in their offices maintaining the service, but can be hard work if you're one of the field guys doing home repairs and installations. But, then again, most of your day is spent on the road corresponding with your boss over Nextel, whereas in the office you have to deal with them all day.
Yeah I'm looking for the repair/installation position. Fuck sitting at a computer all day (no offense, sir), I like being active when I work. But there's a limit to how active I want to be. Like, I'm not going to hang 85 pound sheets of wall paneling for nine hours a day, either.
Here's what I gleaned from Comcast's site for a level 1 position.
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Through classroom and field training learn the processes for: Perform requested and non-pay disconnects, adhering to Comcast procedures and safe work practices, NEC and NESC requirements, and local ordinances in order to provide requested services. Pre-wire single unit dwellings in order to provide “ready hook-up” capabilities. Clean, maintain and stock vehicle and equipment in order to be prepared to perform required duties. Inspect existing ground or make new ground according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) in order to protect employees, customers, and equipment from electrical shock or damage. Complete associated paperwork with each work order in a timely manner in order to ensure all details of the work are recorded for entry in the customer’s account once the work is checked in. Properly operate and maintain installation tools and equipment. Report need for vehicle repair or service when required and/or prescribed. Report any accidents, losses, injuries or property damage to supervisor and customer when appropriate. Apply knowledge and skills of training on the job in order to prepare for transition to CommTech 2. Perform other duties as requested by supervisor in order to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance.
My sisters boyfriend is a Dish TV installer dude. I imagine they'd be somewhat similar.
Can I get free cable?
QUOTE(Mr. Mojo Risin' @ Feb 12 2007, 04:54 PM) 
Can I get free cable?
Not unless you give me ten bucks a month. I know it ain't free, but the best things in life are...I mean, the best things in life cost ten bucks a month under the table.
And that's about what I expected. Crawling around under people's houses and drilling holes in their walls, running cable lengths, maintaining equipment, all that stuff. It actually kind of sounds like fun the more I think about it...
And I'd imagine that installing satellite would be a bit more complicated, but essentially the same thing.
I don't think it's a lot. My step dad used to do that and I knew more off the top of my head than he did with his experience. My mom also did the dispatch so I was kind of in the middle of all that crap.
It sounds like a lot of learning and logical thinking. You just have to be able to ,logically, figure out what could be causing a problem. Other than that it's not that
It sounds like a lot of learning and logical thinking. You just have to be able to ,logically, figure out what could be causing a problem. Other than that it's not that
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