Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Connect electrical components or equipment.
• Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.
• Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
• Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.

• Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Install audio or communications equipment.
• Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.
• Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
• Measure equipment outputs.
• Install insulation in equipment or structures.
• Calculate requirements for equipment installation or repair projects.
• Lay cables to connect equipment.
• Explain use of products or services.
• Collect payments for goods or services.
• Compact materials to create level bases.
• Dig holes or trenches.
• Move large objects using heavy equipment.
• Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
• Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
• Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
• Assemble metal structures.
• Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.

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