Career overview

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

O*NET-SOC 49-2021.00

Median pay / yr$64,190

OutlookRapid Growth

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.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers.

Skills employers look for

RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
InstallationInstalling equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Active ListeningGiving 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 ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
TelecommunicationsKnowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge 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.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.