Occupation information for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Within 25 miles of ZIP Code 55406

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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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Currently Employed: 160

Projected Annual Job Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $24.43 - $37.91

Typical Annual Salary: $50,820 - $78,850

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
  • Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
  • 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.
  • Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
  • Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
  • Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.
  • Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Ammeters
  • Frequency analyzers
  • Longnose pliers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Voltage or current meters

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Facilities management software
  • Geographic information system
  • Map creation software
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