Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Work in central offices or headends and install, set up, reorganize, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialling equipment. Maintain or fix communication devices like phones, TVs, and computers.

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Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Dealing and handling conflicts
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Level of responsibilities
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Leadership
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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