Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Broadcasting Equipment Mechanic
Cell Equipment Installer
Cell Equipment Repairer
Cellular Equipment Installer
Cellular Equipment Repairer
Electronic Equipment Repairer
Maintenance and Condition Assessment Foreman
Radio Equipment Installer
Radio Equipment Repairer
Tower Equipment Installer
Tower Equipment Repairer
Tower Operator
Voice and Radio Tech
Voice and Radio Technician
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.
Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Insert plugs into receptacles and bolt or screw leads to terminals to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipmentand two-way radio communication systems.
Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
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.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks andequipment trailers.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Document operational activities.
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.
Install audio or communications equipment.
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Lay cables to connect equipment.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Move large objects using heavy equipment.
Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
Repair electronic equipment.
Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.