Communication Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Install, maintain, test, and repair communication cables and equipment.

Job Task

• Tests installed equipment for conformance to specifications, using test equipment.
• Assembles and installs communication equipment, such as data communication lines and equipment, computer systems, and antennas and towers, using hand tools.
• Repairs, replaces, or adjusts defective components.
• Disassembles equipment to adjust, repair, or replace parts, using hand tools.
• Evaluates quality of performance of installed equipment by observance and using test equipment.
• Digs holes or trenches.
• Examines and tests malfunctioning equipment to determine defects, using blueprints and electrical measuring instruments.
• Answers customers' inquiries or complaints.
• Cleans and maintains tools, test equipment, and motor vehicle.
• Communicates with base, using telephone or two-way radio to receive instructions or technical advise, or to report unauthorized use of equipment.
• Demonstrates equipment and instructs customer in use of equipment.
• Determines viability of site through observation, and discusses site location and construction requirements with customer.
• Measures distance from landmarks to identify exact installation site.
• Climbs poles and ladders; constructs pole, roof mounts, or reinforcements; and mixes concrete to enable equipment installation.
• Plans layout and installation of data communications equipment.
• Reviews work orders, building permits, manufacturer's instructions, and ordinances to move, change, install, repair, or remove communication equipment.
• Adjusts or modifies equipment in accordance with customer request or to enhance performance of equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, which includes adjustment, repair, and painting.
• Measures, cuts, splices, connects, solders, and installs wires and cables.

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