Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-2021 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $67,371 | $82,202 | $97,011 | $111,842 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $63,939 | $78,832 | $93,746 | $108,638 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,182 | $81,640 | $95,098 | $108,555 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,984 | $77,397 | $92,789 | $108,202 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,459 | $78,811 | $93,142 | $107,494 |
| Elmira, NY | $62,858 | $77,646 | $92,435 | $107,224 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,858 | $77,646 | $92,435 | $107,224 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $62,858 | $77,646 | $92,435 | $107,224 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,858 | $77,646 | $92,435 | $107,224 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,858 | $77,646 | $92,435 | $107,224 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.5 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.4 | |
| Installation | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.1 |
| Telecommunications | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 30.7% |
| Some college | 21.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 18.0% |
| Associate's degree | 15.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.8% |
| Less than high school | 4.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
- Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
- 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.
- Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
- Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
- Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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