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Also known as:
Radio Frequency Technician, Radio Mechanic, Radio Repairer, Two-Way Radio Technician
SNAPSHOT
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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.
Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
LOW
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
LOW
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Communication with others |
HIGH
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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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. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment |
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
Interacting With Computers |
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material |
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards |
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public |
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Computers and Electronics |
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
Telecommunications |
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Engineering and Technology |
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Physics |
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
Public Safety and Security |
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
Design |
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Finger Dexterity |
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
Visualization |
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
Manual Dexterity |
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
TOP SKILLS
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Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Quality Control Analysis |
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
Repairing |
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Troubleshooting |
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
Equipment Maintenance |
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |