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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.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Equipment Maintenance3.5
Repairing3.5
Active Listening3.4
Critical Thinking3.2
Installation3.2
Troubleshooting3.2
Reading Comprehension3.1
Speaking3.1
Knowledge Areas 8
Telecommunications4.5
Computers and Electronics4.4
Engineering and Technology3.9
Mechanical3.8
English Language3.7
Clerical3.4
Administration and Management3.4
Mathematics3.4
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
Tools & Equipment
Alignment tools
All-purpose snips
Antenna analyzers
Antenna socket sets
Backhoes
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