Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
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.
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Median Annual Wage: $47,950
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (37%)
Projected Growth: Slower than average (3% to 7%)
Related Job Titles: Avionics Technician; Installer; Tower Hand; Field Service Technician; Radio Technician; Avionics Repair Technician; Communications Tower Technician; Installation Technician (Installation Tech); Tower Climber; Tower Technician
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers.
- Inspect 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.
- Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
- Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
- Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
- Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers.
