Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
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Also known as:
Communications Equipment Installer, Fiber Optic Central Office Installer, Headend Technician, Private Branch Exchange (PBX ) Installer and Repairer, Switchboard Wirer, Telecommunications Switch Technician
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Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
LOW
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
MED
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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 |
HIGH
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
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.
Remove and remake connections to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
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.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Interacting With Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Telecommunications | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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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. |
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Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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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. |
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Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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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. |
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Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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