Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
O*NET Code: 49-2021.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (19)
Repairing4/100
Installation3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (15)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0AERONET calculator
Analytical or scientific software
0Backbone.js
Web platform development software
0Caliper Maptitude
Geographic information system
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0Location mapping software
Map creation software
0Maintenance documentation software
Facilities management software
0Sweep analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Zoho WebNMS Cell Tower Manager
Analytical or scientific software
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