Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
2. 02Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
3. 03Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
4. 04Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
5. 05Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
6. 06Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
7. 07Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
8. 08Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
9. 09Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
10. 10Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
11. 11Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
12. 12Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.

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