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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs
Description
Repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.
Common Tasks
- Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
- Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.
- Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
- Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
- Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $29.28 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $23.90 and $35.50 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $60,893.10 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $49,697.50 and $73,828.20 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 180 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 22.2% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 220.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $29.00 with the median annual salary reaching $61,065.
