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

  • Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

  • Mobile Radio Technician
  • Mobile Technician
  • Broadcasting Equipment Mechanic
  • Cell Equipment Installer
  • Cell Equipment Repairer
  • Cellular Equipment Installer
  • Cellular Equipment Repairer
  • Electronic Equipment Repairer
  • Land Mobile Radio Technician
  • Radio Equipment Installer
  • Radio Equipment Repairer
  • Tower Equipment Installer
  • Tower Equipment Repairer
  • 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 equipment and 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.
  • Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.

  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Calibrate equipment to specifications.
  • Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
  • Connect electrical components or equipment.
  • Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.
  • Install audio or communications equipment.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Lay cables to connect equipment.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Move large objects using heavy equipment.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting 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.