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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

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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Median pay

$64,190
Median annual pay for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

8.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

11,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,000
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Associate's degree
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Computers and Electronics
  2. 2Telecommunications
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Mechanical
  5. 5Administration and Management
  6. 6Engineering and Technology

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Problem Sensitivity
  3. 3Arm-Hand Steadiness
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Information Ordering
  6. 6Finger Dexterity

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Perseverance
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Adaptability

Work activities

  1. 1Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  2. 2Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  5. 5Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  6. 6Getting Information

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  3. 3Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  4. 4Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  5. 5Telephone Conversations
  6. 6E-Mail

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
  • Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
  • Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandMicrosoft Word · in demandMicrosoft Project · hot technologyMicrosoft Windows · hot technologyAERONET calculatorBackbone.jsCaliper MaptitudeComputerized maintenance management system CMMSLocation mapping software

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