How do they match: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

  • Electronic Systems Technician
  • Information Transport Systems Technician
  • Sound System Installer
  • Transmission Systems Operator

  • Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
  • Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
  • Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
  • 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.
  • Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
  • Perform database verifications, using computers.
  • Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
  • Repair or replace faulty equipment, such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
  • Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.

  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
  • Enter codes or other information into computers.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.
  • Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.