According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed. | 89% |
| Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses. | 89% |
| Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables. | 85% |
| Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software. | 84% |
| Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs). | 83% |
| Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done. | 83% |
| Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves. | 83% |
| Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed. | 81% |
| Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles. | 81% |
| Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools. | 81% |
| Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools. | 80% |
| Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems. | 80% |
| Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software. | 79% |
| Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software. | 79% |
| Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary. | 77% |
| Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers. | 74% |
| Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers. | 74% |
| Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras. | 72% |
