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Occupation information matching Computer Technician
49-2022.00   Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Automatic Equipment Technician
Broadband Technician
Cable Technician
Cable TV Line Technician
Cable Television Technician
Cable Television Line Technician
Central Office Technician
Combination Technician
Communications Technician
Communications Equipment Repair Technician
Community Antenna Television Line Technician
Customer Service Technician
Data Communications Technician
Electronic Systems Technician
Facility Technician
Fiber Technician
Field Technician
Field Installation Technician
Headend Technician
In Building Wireless Installation Technician
Information Transport Systems Technician
Install and Repair Technician
Installation Technician
Installer Technician
Maintenance Technician
Network Technician
Network Operations Center Technician
Outside Plant Technician
Phone Technician
Plant Technician
Power Technician
Premises Technician
Repair Technician
Satellite Technician
Service Technician
Solutions Technician
Special Equipment Technician
Submarine Cable Equipment Technician
Switch Technician
Telecommunications Technician
Telecommunications Switch Technician
Telephone Technician
Teletype Technician
Test Technician
Wire Technician
Wireless Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Detailed Work Activities
Enter codes or other information into computers.
Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.