- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.
Radio Mechanics spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Finger Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Near Vision, and Oral Comprehension. Radio Mechanics are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, and Telecommunications and are skilled at Repairing and Troubleshooting.
Work Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing General Physical Activities
Thinking Creatively
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Getting Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interacting With Computers
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Visualization
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Written Expression
Flexibility of Closure
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Category Flexibility
Selective Attention
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Fluency of Ideas
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Speed of Closure
Originality
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Response Orientation
Time Sharing
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Static Strength
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Sound Localization
Number Facility
Wrist-Finger Speed
Gross Body Equilibrium
Spatial Orientation
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Limb Movement
Peripheral Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Mechanical
Mathematics
Design
Education and Training
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Sales and Marketing
English Language
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Clerical
Building and Construction
Chemistry
Transportation
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Geography
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Biology
Wages
Colorado
$53,600
New York
$52,280
Minnesota
$51,180
Maryland
$50,730
Kentucky
$49,000
Missouri
$48,650
Hawaii
$48,150
Oregon
$48,020
Virginia
$47,630
Florida
$46,610
Pennsylvania
$46,450
North Carolina
$46,220
Nevada
$45,590
New Jersey
$44,840
Massachusetts
$44,260
Washington
$44,200
Alabama
$44,010
Arizona
$42,440
Texas
$42,430
Tennessee
$40,970
Kansas
$39,900
South Carolina
$39,540
Illinois
$39,250
Idaho
$39,210
Oklahoma
$38,760
Nebraska
$38,720
Wisconsin
$37,650
Utah
$37,300
Louisiana
$35,900
California
$35,440
Arkansas
$35,420
Maine
$35,220
Indiana
$34,540
Iowa
$33,490
Ohio
$32,980
Michigan
$32,530
Montana
$28,680
Georgia
$28,350
Puerto Rico
$23,870
Skills
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Operation Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Time Management
Equipment Selection
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Active Learning
Installation
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Management of Personnel Resources
Persuasion
Coordination
Mathematics
Science
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Independence
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Initiative
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Independence
Innovation
Leadership
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Electronic Mail
Contact With Others
Deal With External Customers
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Work With Work Group or Team
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Duration of Typical Work Week
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Contaminants
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
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.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
- Importance Supplemental-
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
- Relevance of Task Core-
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.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
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.
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.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
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.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
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.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
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.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
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.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
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.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order 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.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
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.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
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.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master