Joshua Roper
Rowlett
Summary
Dedicated Telecommunications and Cable Line Technician with 11 years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing aerial and underground cable systems. Skilled in fiber optic and coaxial infrastructure, troubleshooting network outages, reading construction prints, operating bucket trucks, and adhering to OSHA safety standards. Proven ability to work independently in demanding environments while delivering reliable service and minimizing downtime. Recognized for strong technical expertise, attention to detail, customer service, and commitment to completing projects safely and efficiently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Logical Irrigation and Landscape
McKinney, TX
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted in installation of irrigation systems, ensuring proper placement and functionality.
- Operated landscaping tools, maintaining safety protocols and efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape designs per project specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of job sites, promoting safety and organization standards.
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City Of Plano
Plano, TX
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated maintenance tools and equipment for public works projects.
- Assisted in routine inspections of city facilities and infrastructure.
- Reported maintenance issues to supervisors for prompt resolution.
- Collaborated with other maintenance workers to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Improved drainage system efficiency by supervising and directing the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater management systems.
- Assisted in the installation of drainage systems to prevent water damage on roads, prolonging their lifespan.
Cable Lineman
Charter Spectrum
Plano, TX
09.2014 - 06.2025
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground cable systems to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and lines, identifying issues for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot service outages and implement effective solutions.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols, technical skills, and best practices in cable installation.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts during natural disasters or severe weather events requiring immediate repair or replacement of damaged cable lines.
- Increased efficiency with proper cable splicing, termination, and installation techniques.
- Optimized cable performance by performing signal testing, fault location identification, and signal leakage detection tasks.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wylie High School
Wylie, TX05-2010
Skills
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Residential construction
- Ditch digging
- Asphalt patching
- Hand and power tools
- Rebar tying
- Fiber optic installation
- Aerial lift operation
- Underground cable installation
- Network troubleshooting
- System testing
- System repairs
- Cable splicing
- Data cabling installation
- Signal testing
- Telecommunications systems
Accomplishments
• Successfully installed, maintained, and repaired cable and telecommunications infrastructure for over 11 years while maintaining a strong safety record.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex network and service issues, improving service reliability and minimizing customer downtime.
• Completed daily work orders efficiently while consistently meeting or exceeding productivity and quality standards.
• Installed and serviced aerial and underground cable systems in residential and commercial environments.
• Operated bucket trucks, cable testing equipment, and other specialized tools while adhering to OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Earned recognition for excellent customer service, professionalism, and first-time issue resolution.
• Trained and mentored new technicians on installation procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety practices.
• Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings through effective communication and quality workmanship.
Timeline
Laborer
Logical Irrigation and Landscape
06.2026 - Current
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City Of Plano
10.2025 - 06.2026
Cable Lineman
Charter Spectrum
09.2014 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Wylie High School