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Radio & Cellular Equipment Installer

Radio & Cellular Equipment Installer

  • Ideal for tech enthusiasts passionate about communication and connectivity.
  • Ensure seamless communication for emergency services and global networks.
  • Work with cutting-edge tech in diverse environments, from towers to vehicles.
💰 Earn $63K-$101K
📚 Associate Degree

Overview

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.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

1,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$82,760 in California
$61,310 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Inspect 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.
  • Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
  • Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
  • Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
  • Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Repairing
  • Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having support
  • Job security

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