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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

SOC 49-2021.00

Repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Zone 3 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Equipment Maintenance

3.5

Repairing

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Installation

3.2

Troubleshooting

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Speaking

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Telecommunications

4.5

Computers and Electronics

4.4

Engineering and Technology

3.9

Mechanical

3.8

English Language

3.7

Clerical

3.4

Administration and Management

3.4

Mathematics

3.4

Key Tasks

1Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.

2Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.

3Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.

4Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.

5Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.

Also Known As

Avionics Repair Technician Avionics Technician Cell Tower Climber Cellular Equipment Installer Cellular Equipment Repairer Cellular Tower Climber Certified Tower Climber Communications Tower Climber Communications Tower Technician Field Service Technician