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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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30 tasks12 core, 6 supplemental, 12 not rated
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Installation, Maintenance & RepairOne of its 52 occupations
Code
49-2021.00SOC 2018: 49-2021

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12 core tasks, 6 supplemental and 12 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental

  1. Task 1. 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.Core taskTask 19401Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.Core taskTask 19409Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.Core taskTask 19410Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).Core taskTask 19402Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.Core taskTask 19407Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.Core taskTask 19408Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.Core taskTask 19398Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.Core taskTask 19404Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.Core taskTask 19412Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.Core taskTask 19399Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.Core taskTask 19415Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.Core taskTask 19414Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.Supplemental taskTask 19411Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.Supplemental taskTask 19400Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.Supplemental taskTask 19405Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.Supplemental taskTask 19406Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.Supplemental taskTask 19413Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.Supplemental taskTask 19403Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.Not ratedTask 23510Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  20. Task 20. Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.Not ratedTask 23511Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Insert plugs into receptacles and bolt or screw leads to terminals to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.Not ratedTask 23512Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.Not ratedTask 23513Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.Not ratedTask 23514Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.Not ratedTask 23515Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.Not ratedTask 23516Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  26. Task 26. Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.Not ratedTask 23517Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  27. Task 27. Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.Not ratedTask 23518Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  28. Task 28. Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.Not ratedTask 23519Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  29. Task 29. Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.Not ratedTask 23520Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  30. Task 30. Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.Not ratedTask 23521Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 49-2021
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