Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

01

Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.

02

Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.

03

Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.

04

Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.

05

Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.

06

Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.

07

Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.

08

Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.

09

Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.

10

Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.