Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

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.87
Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.87
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.82
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.81
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).80
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.79
Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.79
Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.77
Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.77
Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.76
Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.76
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.76

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Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.75
Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.74
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.72
Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.69
Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.68
Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.66
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.—
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.—
Insert plugs into receptacles and bolt or screw leads to terminals to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.—
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.—
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.—
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.—
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.—
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.—
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.—
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.—
Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.—
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.—
Use drone technology to inspect towers and antennas for damage or maintenance needs.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Repairing63
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Equipment Maintenance60
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation60
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Active Listening56
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking56
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension56
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking56
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring53
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operations Monitoring53
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis53
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Time Management53
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning50
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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Complex Problem Solving50
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Judgment and Decision Making50
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness50
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Systems Analysis50
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Troubleshooting50
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Writing50
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Equipment Selection47
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Operation and Control47
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Systems Evaluation47
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Instructing44
Teaching others how to do something.
Mathematics44
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion41
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation38
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Management of Personnel Resources35
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Negotiation35
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Programming25
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Management of Financial Resources22
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Science19
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Operations Analysis6
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Computers and Electronics77
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Telecommunications73
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Customer and Personal Service72
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.
Mechanical59
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Administration and Management57
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Engineering and Technology55
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.
English Language55
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Public Safety and Security54
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.
Communications and Media51
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Mathematics51
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Education and Training48
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administrative45
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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Building and Construction38
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Economics and Accounting38
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Production and Processing38
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Design37
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Personnel and Human Resources37
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Physics35
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Geography33
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Sales and Marketing32
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Transportation32
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Law and Government25
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Psychology18
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Chemistry15
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Medicine and Dentistry14
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Philosophy and Theology10
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Biology8
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
History and Archeology8
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Sociology and Anthropology8
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Therapy and Counseling8
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Foreign Language7
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Fine Arts3
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production2
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Near Vision72
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity72
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.
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Deductive Reasoning60
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Information Ordering60
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Finger Dexterity56
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity56
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral Comprehension56
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech Recognition56
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Control Precision53
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Extent Flexibility53
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

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Inductive Reasoning53
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Perceptual Speed53
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speech Clarity53
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Comprehension53
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Visualization50
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Expression50
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Fluency of Ideas47
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Memorization47
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Multilimb Coordination47
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Static Strength47
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength47
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Visual Color Discrimination47
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Flexibility of Closure44
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Gross Body Equilibrium44
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Mathematical Reasoning44
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Auditory Attention41
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Depth Perception41
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Hearing Sensitivity38
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Time Sharing38
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Wrist-Finger Speed38
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Gross Body Coordination35
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Number Facility35
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Originality35
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Reaction Time35
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation35
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Speed of Closure35
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Spatial Orientation31
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Strength28
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength28
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Rate Control28
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Stamina28
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Glare Sensitivity25
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision25
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision25
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization25
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Dynamic Flexibility19
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Speed of Limb Movement19
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems90
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events87
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials87
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge86
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates84
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment80
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment80
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Processing Information79
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards78
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Handling and Moving Objects78
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work78
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings77
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing General Physical Activities76
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Working with Computers75
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Documenting/Recording Information74
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization72
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others72
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Thinking Creatively70
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Scheduling Work and Activities68
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People67
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others65
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment65
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships64
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Training and Teaching Others63
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Controlling Machines and Processes60
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information60
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment60
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Analyzing Data or Information59
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coaching and Developing Others56
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates56
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others56
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Developing Objectives and Strategies55
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Performing Administrative Activities54
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public54
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others54
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Developing and Building Teams52
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Assisting and Caring for Others46
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Selling or Influencing Others46
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources37
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Staffing Organizational Units28
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail79
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Cautiousness72
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Perseverance59
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Integrity52
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Adaptability45
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Stress Tolerance45
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Achievement Orientation43
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Self-Confidence40
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Self-Control38
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Intellectual Curiosity31
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Cooperation29
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

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Initiative25
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Innovation19
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Optimism5
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Sincerity5
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Tolerance for Ambiguity2
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic96
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional59
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative41
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising6
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social6
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic1
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day83%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually37%
- More than half the time55%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important57%
- Very important26%
- Fairly important11%
E-Mail
- Every day56%
- Once a week or more but not every day29%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important52%
- Very important27%
- Important14%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day55%
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others49%
- Contact with others most of the time31%
- Occasional contact with others19%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)23%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)44%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)26%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours39%
- 40 hours61%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom24%
- Some freedom53%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important34%
- Very important15%
- Important42%

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Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important37%
- Very important13%
- Important38%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom16%
- Some freedom49%
- Limited freedom27%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day43%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never13%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious40%
- Very serious12%
- Serious25%
- Fairly serious14%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week31%
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results33%
- Important results26%
- Minor results27%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day28%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Never13%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility33%
- High responsibility14%
- Moderate responsibility22%
- Limited responsibility28%
Time Pressure
- Every day19%
- Once a week or more but not every day38%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day14%
- Once a week or more but not every day44%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Never13%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility30%
- High responsibility17%
- Moderate responsibility20%
- Limited responsibility29%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day29%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Never22%
Exposed to High Places
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day15%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week39%
- Once a year or more but not every month36%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day22%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never20%
Spend Time Standing
- More than half the time25%
- About half the time39%
- Less than half the time34%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important15%
- Very important21%
- Important14%
- Fairly important36%
- Not important at all14%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
- Never17%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive15%
- Moderately competitive44%
- Slightly competitive25%
- Not at all competitive11%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually12%
- More than half the time19%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time41%
- Never11%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a week or more but not every day37%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month34%
- Never14%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Once a year or more but not every month28%
- Never21%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time23%
- About half the time28%
- Less than half the time49%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day15%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never24%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- About half the time20%
- Less than half the time63%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time13%
- About half the time30%
- Less than half the time54%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
- Never31%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never28%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
- Never30%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Once a year or more but not every month52%
- Never19%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- About half the time14%
- Less than half the time64%
- Never11%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a month or more but not every week31%
- Once a year or more but not every month42%
- Never21%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time76%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never40%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
- Never53%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- About half the time14%
- Less than half the time38%
- Never41%
Exposed to Radiation
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never58%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month44%
- Never45%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Important12%
- Not important at all72%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated31%
- Not at all automated61%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month44%
- Never54%
Public Speaking
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never63%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)24%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)76%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never79%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never86%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
AERONET calculator, Sweep analysis software, Zoho WebNMS Cell Tower Manager
Facilities management software
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS, Maintenance documentation software
Geographic information system
Caliper Maptitude
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Map creation software
Location mapping software
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Web platform development software
Backbone.js

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
Lay cables to connect equipment.
Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
Bolt objects into place.

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Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Gather information about work conditions or locations.
Document operational activities.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.
Repair electrical components.
Move large objects using heavy equipment.
Record images needed to address work issues.
Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Control power supply connections.
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Install audio or communications equipment.
Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Repair electronic equipment.
Solder parts or connections between parts.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Electrician, Radio
Fiber Optic Technician
Maintenance & Condition Assessment Foreman (Mcf)
Maintenance & Condition Assessment Lead (Mcl)
Radio Mechanic (Any Ind)
Small Cell Technician
Telecommunication Tower Technician
Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Foreman
Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Lead
Telecommunications Tower Construction Foreman
Telecommunications Tower Construction Lead
Wireless Technician

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology