Radio, Cellular, And Tower Equipment Installers And Repairers

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Description

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.

Tasks

Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.
Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
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.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.
Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.
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.
Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.
Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.

Work Values

Achievement: Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Support: Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Working Conditions: Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Relationships: Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Independence: Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Recognition: Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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Lay Titles

Broadcasting Equipment Mechanic

Electronic Equipment Repairer

Electronics Technician

Field Service Technician

Field Technician

Radio Adjuster

Radio Electrician

Radio Frequency Technician

Radio Installer

Radio Machinist

Radio Maintainer

Radio Mechanic Apprentice

Radio Repairer

Radio Repairman

Radio Rigger

Radio Technician

Radio Tester

Technician

Two-Way Radio Technician

National Wages and Employment Info

Median Wages (2008):: $21.11 hourly, $43,900 annual.

Employment (2008):: 15,780 employees