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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

Tasks
39 tasks24 core, 15 supplemental
Family
Installation, Maintenance & RepairOne of its 52 occupations
Code
49-2022.00SOC 2018: 49-2022

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24 core tasks and 15 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.Core taskTask 11655Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.Core taskTask 11649Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  3. Task 3. Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.Core taskTask 11650Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.Core taskTask 11665Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  5. Task 5. Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.Core taskTask 11660Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.Core taskTask 11668Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.Core taskTask 11664Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.Core taskTask 11648Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.Core taskTask 11652Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Collaborate with other workers to locate and correct malfunctions.Core taskTask 11662Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.Core taskTask 11659Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Repair or replace faulty equipment, such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.Core taskTask 11653Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.Core taskTask 11674Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.Core taskTask 11661Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Remove and remake connections to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.Core taskTask 11654Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.Core taskTask 11671Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Perform database verifications, using computers.Core taskTask 11677Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.Core taskTask 11658Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.Core taskTask 11656Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.Core taskTask 11657Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.Core taskTask 11669Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  22. Task 22. Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.Core taskTask 11666Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  23. Task 23. Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.Core taskTask 11684Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  24. Task 24. Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.Core taskTask 11663Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  25. Task 25. Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.Supplemental taskTask 11651Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  26. Task 26. Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.Supplemental taskTask 11670Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  27. Task 27. Designate cables available for use.Supplemental taskTask 11667Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  28. Task 28. Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.Supplemental taskTask 11673Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2017
  29. Task 29. Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.Supplemental taskTask 11672Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2017
  30. Task 30. Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.Supplemental taskTask 11676Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2017
  31. Task 31. Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.Supplemental taskTask 11679Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  32. Task 32. Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.Supplemental taskTask 11682Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  33. Task 33. Install updated software and programs that maintain existing software or provide requested features, such as time-correlated call routing.Supplemental taskTask 11675Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  34. Task 34. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components and painting worn or exposed areas.Supplemental taskTask 11681Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  35. Task 35. Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.Supplemental taskTask 11680Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  36. Task 36. Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.Supplemental taskTask 11685Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  37. Task 37. Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.Supplemental taskTask 11683Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  38. Task 38. Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.Supplemental taskTask 11686Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
  39. Task 39. Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.Supplemental taskTask 11678Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 49-2022
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