Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-2021
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairerss 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. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 94.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Installation, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis.
AI-Proof Score: 94.3 — Very High
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Median Salary
$64,190
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Job Growth
8.6%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Installation
- •Troubleshooting
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Repairing
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
- ✓Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- ✓Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- ✓Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- ✓Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation