___ Realistic Occupations: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersGOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 02. Architecture and
Construction. Work Group: 02.03. Architecture/
Construction Engineering Technologies. Other Jobs
in! is Work Group: Architectural and Civil Draft-
ers; Architectural Drafters; Civil Drafters.
Skills: Operation Monitoring; Management of
Personnel Resources; Operation and Control;
Repairing.
Education and Training Program: Surveying Tech-
nology/Surveying. Related Knowledge/Courses:
Geography; Design; Building and Construction;
History and Archeology; Engineering and Technol-
ogy; Mathematics.
Work Env ironment : More often outdoors than
indoors; very hot or cold; hazardous equipment;
minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings; standing.Telecommunications Equipment
Installers and Repairers, Except
Line Installers
! Personality Code: RIC! Education/Training Required:
Postsecondary vocational training
! Annual Earnings: $54,070
! Beginning Wage: $31,520
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 2.5%
! Annual Job Openings: 13,541
! Self-Employed: 4.1%
! Part-Time: 3.1%
Set up, rearrange, or remove switching and dial-
ing equipment used in central offi ces. Service
or repair telephones and other communication
equipment on customers’ properties. May install
equipment in new locations or install wiring and
telephone jacks in buildings under construction.
Note diff erences in wire and cable colors so that work
can be performed correctly. Test circuits and compo-
nents of malfunctioning telecommunications equip-
ment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using testmeters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other
hand tools. Test repaired, newly installed, or updated
equipment to ensure that it functions properly and
conforms to specifi cations, using test equipment and
observation. Drive crew trucks to and from work
areas. Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper functioning. Repair or replace faulty equip-
ment such as defective and damaged telephones,
wires, switching system components, and associ-
ated equipment. Remove and remake connections to
change circuit layouts, following work orders or dia-
grams. Demonstrate equipment to customers, explain
how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or
complaints. Analyze test readings, computer print-
outs, and trouble reports to determine equipment
repair needs and required repair methods. Adjust
or modify equipment to enhance equipment perfor-
mance or to respond to customer requests. Remove
loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Request support from technical service centers when
on-site procedures fail to solve installation or main-
tenance problems. Communicate with bases, using
telephones or two-way radios, to receive instruc-
tions or technical advice or to report equipment sta-
tus. Assemble and install communication equipment
such as data and telephone communication lines,
wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power
apparatus, computer systems, and networks. Col-
laborate with other workers to locate and correct
malfunctions. Review manufacturers’ instructions,
manuals, technical specifi cations, building permits,
and ordinances to determine communication equip-
ment requirements and procedures. Test connections
to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that
communications links function. Refer to manufac-
turers’ manuals to obtain maintenance instructions
pertaining to specifi c malfunctions. Climb poles and
ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas
such as manholes and cable vaults to install, main-
tain, or inspect equipment.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 02. Architecture and
Construction. Work Group: 02.05. Systems and
Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Repair.
Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Electrical and
Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, andRealistic–
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