How do they match: Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

  • Field Service Tech
  • Field Service Technician
  • Radio Service Programmer

  • 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.

  • Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
  • 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.
  • Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.
  • Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
  • Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
  • Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
  • Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.

  • Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
  • Gather information about work conditions or locations.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
  • Record images needed to address work issues.