Occupation keyword search
Type a title or code for matches
No quick matches found
Search for keyword results
Go
Type a title or code for matches
No quick matches found
Search for keyword results
Go
Help
OnLine Help
About O*NET
OnLine Desk Aid
Job Seeker Help
Job Accommodations
Related Sites
Home
Find Occupations
Bright Outlook
Career Cluster
Hot Technology
Industry
Job Family
Job Zone
STEM
All Occupations
Advanced Searches
Job Duties
Professional Associations
Related Activities
Soft Skills
Technology Skills
O*NET Data
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Skills (Basic)
Skills (Cross-Functional)
Work Activities
Work Context
Work Styles
Work Values
Crosswalks
Military
Education
Occupation Handbook
SOC
DOT
RAPIDS
ESCO
Share
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email
Sites
My Next Move
Mi Próximo Paso
My Next Move for Veterans
Resource Center
O*NET Web Services
Code Connector
Partner sites
Data Collection Program
U.S. Department of Labor
Related Sites
How do they match:
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Telecommunications
Equipment
Installers
and
Repairers, Except Line Installers
31
Alternate Occupation Titles
Electronic
Systems Technician
Electronics
Installer
Electronics
Mechanic
Equipment
Installer
Equipment
Mechanic
Equipment
Tester
Automatic
Equipment
Technician
CO
Worker
Call Circuit
Worker
Central Office
Worker
Central Office
Equipment
Installer
Communication
Equipment
Mechanic
Communication
Equipment
Repairer
Communications
Equipment
Installer
Communications
Equipment
Repair Technician
Facility
Worker
Install
and
Repair Technician
Manual
Equipment
Mechanic
Office
Electrician
P&E
Worker
Plant
and
Equipment
Worker
Special
Equipment
Technician
Submarine Cable
Equipment
Technician
Telecommunication
Equipment
Repairer
Telephone
Worker
Test
Worker
Toll Test
Worker
Toll Test Desk
Worker
Toll Testboard
Worker
Toll Transmission
Worker
Transmission
Worker
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
27
Tasks
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of
equipment
, or cases of
electrical
or acoustic shock.
Adjust or modify
equipment
to enhance
equipment
performance or to respond to customer requests.
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.
Clean
and
maintain tools, test
equipment
,
and
motor vehicles.
Climb poles
and
ladders, use truck-mounted booms,
and
enter areas such as manholes
and
cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect
equipment.
Collaborate with other
workers
to locate
and
correct malfunctions.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report
equipment
status.
Demonstrate
equipment
to customers
and
explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for
equipment
installation
and
access.
Drive crew trucks to
and
from
work
areas.
Enter codes needed to correct
electronic
switching system programming.
Inspect
equipment
on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
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.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for
equipment.
Note differences in wire
and
cable colors so that
work
can be performed correctly.
Perform routine maintenance on
equipment
, including adjusting
and
lubricating components
and
painting worn or exposed areas.
Provide input into the design
and
manufacturing of new
equipment.
Remove
and
remake connections to change circuit layouts, following
work
orders or diagrams.
Remove
and
replace plug-in circuit
equipment.
Remove loose wires
and
other debris after
work
is completed.
Repair or replace faulty
equipment
, such as defective
and
damaged telephones, wires, switching system components,
and
associated
equipment.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits,
and
ordinances to determine communication
equipment
requirements
and
procedures.
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.
Test circuits
and
components of malfunctioning telecommunications
equipment
to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes,
and
other hand tools.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated
equipment
to ensure that it functions properly
and
conforms to specifications, using test
equipment
and
observation.
25
Detailed Work Activities
Adjust
equipment
to ensure optimal performance.
Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or
equipment
design.
Analyze test or performance data to assess
equipment
operation.
Assemble
electrical
components, subsystems, or systems.
Clean
work
areas.
Clean
equipment
, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good
working
order.
Climb
equipment
or structures to access
work
areas.
Confer with coworkers to resolve
equipment
problems.
Connect
electrical
components or
equipment.
Determine types of
equipment
, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at
work
sites.
Gather information about
work
conditions or locations.
Inspect telecommunications
equipment
to identify problems.
Install
electrical
components,
equipment
, or systems.
Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled
equipment.
Lubricate
equipment
to allow proper functioning.
Maintain
work
equipment
or machinery.
Paint surfaces or
equipment.
Repair
electronic
equipment.
Repair
electrical
components.
Rewire
electrical
or
electronic
systems.
Run wiring to connect
equipment.
Test
electrical
circuits or components for proper functioning.
Test communications
equipment
to ensure proper functioning.
Troubleshoot
equipment
or systems operation problems.
Type a title or code for matches
No quick matches found
Search for keyword results
Go
Help
OnLine Help
About O*NET
OnLine Desk Aid
Job Seeker Help
Job Accommodations
Related Sites
Home
Find Occupations
Bright Outlook
Career Cluster
Hot Technology
Industry
Job Family
Job Zone
STEM
All Occupations
Advanced Searches
Job Duties
Professional Associations
Related Activities
Soft Skills
Technology Skills
O*NET Data
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Skills (Basic)
Skills (Cross-Functional)
Work Activities
Work Context
Work Styles
Work Values
Crosswalks
Military
Education
Occupation Handbook
SOC
DOT
RAPIDS
ESCO
Sites
My Next Move
Mi Próximo Paso
My Next Move for Veterans
Resource Center
O*NET Web Services
Code Connector
Partner sites
Data Collection Program
U.S. Department of Labor
Related Sites
Was this page helpful?
Yes, it was helpful
No, it was not helpful
Job Seeker Help
•
Contact Us
Share:
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email
Link to Us
•
Cite this Page
Creative Commons CC-BY
License
How do they match: 49-2022.00 - Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
by
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
.
Follow us:
About this Site
•
Privacy
•
Disclaimer
Site updated April 30, 2024
Loading...
Loading...