# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-2021.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Radio Frequency Technician (RF Tech)
- Radio Technician (Radio Tech)
- Tower Technician (Tower Tech)
- Two-Way Radio Technician (Two-Way Radio Tech)
- Communications Systems Technician
- Field Service Technician (Field Service Tech)
- Field Technician (Field Tech)
- Installation Technician (Installation Tech)
- Radio Repairman
- Avionics Repair Technician (Avionics Repair Tech)
- Broadcasting Equipment Mechanic
- Cell Tower Technician (Cell Tower Tech)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs). | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.b.5.a |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Use drone technology to inspect towers and antennas for damage or maintenance needs. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Bolt objects into place. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Climb equipment or structures to access work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Repair electrical components. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Lay cables to connect equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Document operational activities. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Gather information about work conditions or locations. | 4.A.1.a.1.f |
| Record images needed to address work issues. | 4.A.3.b.6.e |
| Move large objects using heavy equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Control power supply connections. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Install audio or communications equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.v |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.ai |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Repair electronic equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 4.08 |
| Telecommunications | knowledge | 3.91 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Installation | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.38 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.38 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.36 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.26 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.25 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.21 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.15 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.12 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Communications and Media | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Backbone.js | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| AERONET calculator | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Backbone.js | Web platform development software | no | no |
| Caliper Maptitude | Geographic information system | no | no |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software | no | no |
| Location mapping software | Map creation software | no | no |
| Maintenance documentation software | Facilities management software | no | no |
| Sweep analysis software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Zoho WebNMS Cell Tower Manager | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.77 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.29 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.28 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.25 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.24 |
| E-Mail | 4.23 |
| Contact With Others | 4.11 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 3.89 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.84 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.74 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.7 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.68 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.67 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.66 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.58 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.56 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.53 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.5 |
| Time Pressure | 3.48 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.47 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.41 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.39 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.27 |
| Exposed to High Places | 3.09 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.05 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.98 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.96 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.88 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.8 |
| Level of Competition | 2.79 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 2.78 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.75 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 2.75 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.74 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.64 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.63 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.62 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 2.5 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.34 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.31 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 30.71 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 21.68 |
| Some College Courses | 18.01 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 15.67 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.75 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 4.17 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.73 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.37 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.34 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 4.95 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.53 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.48 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 3.04 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.74 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.37 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.17 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 2.03 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 1.79 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.77 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.76 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 1.76 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49-2022.00 | role-49-2022-00 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Primary-Short |
| 49-9052.00 | role-49-9052-00 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-2097.00 | role-49-2097-00 | Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-2094.00 | role-49-2094-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Primary-Short |
| 17-2072.01 | role-17-2072-01 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 49-2093.00 | role-49-2093-00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Primary-Long |
| 49-2091.00 | role-49-2091-00 | Avionics Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 49-2096.00 | role-49-2096-00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Primary-Long |
| 17-3023.00 | role-17-3023-00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 51-8012.00 | role-51-8012-00 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Primary-Long |
| 27-4012.00 | role-27-4012-00 | Broadcast Technicians | Supplemental |
| 15-1241.01 | role-15-1241-01 | Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Associate's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 64190
- **Mean Wage:** 69180
- **Pct10Wage:** 42360
- **Pct25Wage:** 50610
- **Pct75Wage:** 84770
- **Pct90Wage:** 102550
- **Employment:** 11400
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 3480 | 81430 | 16.19 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 2260 | 58490 | 3.76 |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 1300 | 57970 | 75.09 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1060 | 49760 | 2.38 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 1040 | 48520 | 3.18 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 680 | 66640 | 0.85 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 480 | 61070 | 0.42 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 400 | 96130 | 1.93 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 180 | 64530 | 0.19 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 140 | 81970 | 0.26 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 80 | 82580 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 80 | 99270 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 1300 | 75.09 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 3480 | 16.19 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 2260 | 3.76 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 1040 | 3.18 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1060 | 2.38 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 400 | 1.93 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 680 | 0.85 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 480 | 0.42 |
- **Count:** 17

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.93 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.6335382 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.1242116 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.7432581 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 30
- **Percentile:** 29
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 31 | felten_aioe |
| 21 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 37 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.6335382 | 31 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.16666666666666666 | 21 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.11860063104315482 | 37 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.93
- **Percentile:** 84
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.047619047619047616
- **Beta:** 0.10714285714285714
- **Gamma:** 0.16666666666666666

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 8.6
- **Growth Percentile:** 90
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 1.2
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 18
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 11.7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 12.7

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 30
- **Skills:** 40
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 15
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 7ffbc74fa99c75d0