Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Core tasks

1. 01Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.
2. 02Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
3. 03Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
4. 04Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
5. 05Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
6. 06Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.89
• Degree of automation1.67
• Time sitting2.44
• Originality (ability)2.75
• Conflict situations3.00
• Hands-on objects/tools4.33
• Outdoors / weather4.34
• Disease exposure1.86
• Decision freedom4.47

Top abilities

• Visual Color Discrimination3.88
• Problem Sensitivity3.88
• Oral Comprehension3.88
• Near Vision3.88
• Arm-Hand Steadiness3.75
• Manual Dexterity3.62
• Finger Dexterity3.62
• Information Ordering3.50

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.38
• Active Listening3.50
• Writing3.00
• Speaking3.25
• Mathematics2.25
• Science2.00
• Critical Thinking3.62
• Active Learning3.12
• Learning Strategies2.88
• Monitoring3.38