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

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.

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, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
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.
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.

Install audio or communications equipment.
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Repair electrical components.
Repair electronic equipment.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.

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