Radio Mechanics - 49-2021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Electrician, Radio
  • Electronic Equipment Repairer
  • Radio Mechanic

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
  • Clean and lubricate motor generators.
  • Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
  • Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
  • Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
  • Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
  • Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
  • Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
  • Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
  • Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
  • Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
  • Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.
  • Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
  • distinguish colors
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter