Install and repair telephone station equipment, such as telephones, coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Installs communication equipment, such as intercommunication systems and related apparatus, using schematic diagrams, testing devices, and hand tools.
Assembles telephone equipment, mounts brackets, and connects wire leads, using hand tools and following installation diagrams or work order.
Analyzes equipment operation, using testing devices to locate and diagnose nature of malfunction and ascertain needed repairs.
Operates and tests equipment to ensure elimination of malfunction.
Climbs poles to install or repair outside service lines.
Disassembles components and replaces, cleans, adjusts and repairs parts, wires, switches, relays, circuits, or signaling units, using hand tools.
Repairs cables, lays out plans for new equipment, and estimates material required.
Telecommunications -- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Technology Design -- Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Gross Body Equilibrium -- The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.