U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-2021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

What this job is about

Install and maintain radio and tower equipment efficiently.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Read work orders and plans
The agent reviews blueprints and site drawings to understand the installation requirements.
2
Transport equipment to work site
The agent uses utility trucks and trailers to bring necessary tools and equipment to the location.
3
Climb towers for installation
The agent safely ascends communication towers to install or repair antennas and equipment.
4
Test equipment functionality
The agent uses testing tools to check signal strength, quality, and transmission capacity.
5
Complete project reports
The agent documents project status and details using computer software.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.