O*NET-SOC 49-2021.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l3.508/2022
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.3808/2022
Installation2.B.3.d3.3808/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2022
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2022
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2022
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3808/2022
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.3808/2022
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.3808/2022
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.2508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
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.Core6108/2022
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.Core6208/2022
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.Core6208/2022
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).Core6108/2022
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.Core6108/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.6911/2023
Conventional4.5311/2023
Investigative3.4511/2023
Social1.3711/2023
Enterprising1.3611/2023
Artistic1.0611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.