Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$61,310
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.7% (slower than the average)
Career
What Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers May Have
Communications Systems Technician, Field Service Technician (Field Service Tech), Field Technician (Field Tech), Installation Technician (Installation Tech), Radio Frequency Technician (RF Tech), Radio Repairman, Radio Technician (Radio Tech), Tower Technician (Tower Tech), Two-Way Radio Technician (Two-Way Radio Tech)
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
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.
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Most common level of education among people in this career: High school diploma or equivalent (31%)
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