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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.58)
  2. Construct - Things (4.28)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.06)
  4. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  5. Listen - People (3.75)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.70)
  7. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.66)
  8. Repair - Things (3.66)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.61)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.61)
  11. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.75)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  4. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  5. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  6. Extent Flexibility (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.13)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.06)
  3. Integrity (3.92)
  4. Independence (3.87)
  5. Cooperation (3.81)
  6. Self Control (3.76)
  7. Initiative (3.67)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.64)
  9. Concern for Others (3.61)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.58)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.33)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (4.28)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.15)
  5. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.05)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.02)
  7. Getting Information (4.01)
  8. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.99)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.96)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.84)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.83)
  12. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.80)
  13. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.77)
  14. Documenting/Recording Information (3.76)
  15. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.70)
  16. Processing Information (3.67)
  17. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.66)
  18. Analyzing Data or Information (3.65)
  19. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.59)
  1. Bend Tubing Or Conduit (4.33)
  2. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.28)
  3. Dig Holes Or Trenches For Foundations, Posts, Poles, Or Related Items (4.28)
  4. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.28)
  5. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (4.28)
  6. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.28)
  7. Read Blueprints (4.01)
  8. Read Schematics (4.01)
  9. Read Tape Measure (4.01)
  10. Read Technical Drawings (4.01)
  11. Answer Customer Or Public Inquiries (3.99)
  12. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.77)
  13. Distinguish Colors (3.70)
  14. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.67)
  15. Install Lead-In Wires To Control Boxes And Other Components (3.66)
  16. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (3.66)
  17. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (3.66)
  18. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (3.66)
  19. Repair Power Or Communication Lines (3.66)
  20. Splice Electric Cable (3.66)
  21. Splice Electric Or Communications Trunk Lines (3.66)
  22. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (3.66)
  23. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (3.66)
  24. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (3.66)
  25. Install Power Or Communication Lines, Lead-In Lines Or Cables (3.66)
  26. Install Electrical Conduit Or Tubing (3.66)