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Job 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-2021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 53,620.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 25.00
Currently, there are 14,120 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers”.

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Tasks for “Installation Technician (Installation Tech)”

Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.
Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.
Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.
Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
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.

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