ONET Occupations » 49-2022.00

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.64)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.22)
  3. Repair - Things (4.08)
  4. Interview, draw out - People (4.03)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.02)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.02)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.98)
  8. Operate, drive - Things (3.91)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  12. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.80)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.80)
  15. Construct - Things (3.75)
  16. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.67)
  17. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.67)
  18. Set up, assemble - Things (3.67)
  19. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.66)
  20. Listen - People (3.63)
  21. Plan - Data (3.63)
  22. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.55)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  25. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  2. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  3. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  4. Active Listening (3.50)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  7. Equipment Maintenance (3.50)
  8. Repairing (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  3. Finger Dexterity (3.88)
  4. Visual Color Discrimination (3.88)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  7. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Information Ordering (3.50)
  10. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.67)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.64)
  3. Integrity (4.42)
  4. Self Control (4.39)
  5. Cooperation (4.38)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.22)
  7. Independence (4.19)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.11)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.05)
  10. Initiative (4.03)
  11. Concern for Others (4.02)
  12. Persistence (3.98)
  13. Leadership (3.80)
  14. Innovation (3.80)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.76)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.25)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.24)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.16)
  4. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.08)
  5. Getting Information (4.03)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.01)
  7. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.93)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.92)
  9. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.91)
  10. Interacting With Computers (3.80)
  11. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.75)
  12. Performing General Physical Activities (3.75)
  13. Handling and Moving Objects (3.67)
  14. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.66)
  15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.63)
  16. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.60)
  17. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.59)
  18. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.55)
  1. Communicate Technical Information (4.25)
  2. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.24)
  3. Install, Maintain Or Repair Communication Line Switching Devices (4.08)
  4. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (4.08)
  5. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.08)
  6. Conduct Sequential Tests To Locate Electronic Malfunction (4.08)
  7. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (4.08)
  8. Maintain Electrician's Tools Or Equipment (4.08)
  9. Modify Electrical Or Electronic Equipment Or Products (4.08)
  10. Replace Electronic Components (4.08)
  11. Splice Electric Cable (4.08)
  12. Splice Electric Or Communications Trunk Lines (4.08)
  13. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.08)
  14. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (4.08)
  15. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (4.08)
  16. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (4.08)
  17. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.08)
  18. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.08)
  19. Read Blueprints (4.03)
  20. Read Schematics (4.03)
  21. Read Technical Drawings (4.03)
  22. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.03)
  23. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.03)
  24. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (3.91)
  25. Drive Truck With Capacity Greater Than 3 Tons (3.91)
  26. Install Hardware, Software, Or Peripheral Equipment (3.80)
  27. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.80)
  28. Apply Cleaning Solvents (3.75)
  29. Provide Customer Service (3.75)
  30. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (3.75)
  31. Answer Customer Or Public Inquiries (3.75)
  32. Dig Holes Or Trenches For Foundations, Posts, Poles, Or Related Items (3.75)
  33. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.75)
  34. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (3.75)
  35. Prepare Site Or Surfaces For Concrete Or Masonry Work (3.75)
  36. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.67)
  37. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (3.66)
  38. Understand Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work (3.66)
  39. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.66)
  40. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.66)
  41. Distinguish Colors (3.66)
  42. Plan Or Organize Work (3.63)
  43. Conduct Performance Testing (3.60)
  44. Inspect Project Operations, Or Site To Determine Specification Compliance (3.60)
  45. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.55)
  46. Examine Permits Or Licenses To Ensure Compliance With Requirements (3.55)