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- Work Values
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- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Install, set-up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Oral Comprehension, Visual Color Discrimination, and Near Vision. Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Telecommunications, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Troubleshooting and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Analyzing Data or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Interacting With Computers
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Selling or Influencing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Extent Flexibility
Oral Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Near Vision
Visualization
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Far Vision
Inductive Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Speech Clarity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Originality
Reaction Time
Trunk Strength
Written Expression
Response Orientation
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Closure
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Speed of Limb Movement
Number Facility
Night Vision
Spatial Orientation
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Peripheral Vision
Wrist-Finger Speed
Sound Localization
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Mechanical
Education and Training
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Clerical
English Language
Design
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Transportation
Sales and Marketing
Law and Government
Building and Construction
Physics
Psychology
Geography
Personnel and Human Resources
Economics and Accounting
Chemistry
Foreign Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
New York
$67,110
Massachusetts
$63,940
New Jersey
$62,600
Rhode Island
$61,700
California
$61,000
Illinois
$60,410
Colorado
$59,880
Washington
$59,640
Minnesota
$59,350
Utah
$57,700
Oregon
$57,580
North Dakota
$57,520
New Hampshire
$57,140
Alaska
$56,640
Virginia
$55,600
Georgia
$55,520
Nevada
$54,930
Vermont
$54,910
Missouri
$54,760
Michigan
$54,440
Arizona
$54,070
Arkansas
$53,990
West Virginia
$53,990
Mississippi
$53,720
Tennessee
$53,710
Maine
$53,430
Ohio
$53,050
South Dakota
$52,640
Maryland
$52,330
Alabama
$52,310
District of Columbia
$52,170
Idaho
$52,010
Indiana
$51,720
Delaware
$51,630
Iowa
$51,420
Louisiana
$51,210
Nebraska
$49,930
North Carolina
$49,770
Kentucky
$49,700
Wisconsin
$49,310
Kansas
$49,230
Florida
$49,140
Texas
$48,470
Virgin Islands
$48,410
Hawaii
$47,890
Pennsylvania
$47,170
South Carolina
$46,810
New Mexico
$46,640
Wyoming
$46,100
Connecticut
$45,810
Oklahoma
$44,380
Montana
$43,340
Guam
$34,850
Puerto Rico
$32,870
Skills
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Operation Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Repairing
Operation and Control
Speaking
Equipment Selection
Active Learning
Equipment Maintenance
Systems Analysis
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Installation
Writing
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Mathematics
Negotiation
Operations Analysis
Science
Programming
Technology Design
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Self Control
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Concern for Others
Persistence
Innovation
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Level of Competition
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Walking and Running
Consequence of Error
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Degree of Automation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Every day-
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
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-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-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 Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
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 Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Sitting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-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
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
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-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
-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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-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
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
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-
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Designate cables available for use.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
- Importance Supplemental-
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Designate cables available for use.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Designate cables available for use.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Designate cables available for use.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Designate cables available for use.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Designate cables available for use.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Designate cables available for use.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Designate cables available for use.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Designate cables available for use.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software and/or provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
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
Over 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-
None
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 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 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)