Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Installing and servicing radio and cellular transmission gear means mounting antennas, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, and tower-mounted amplifiers, then running power, ground, and coaxial cables. Plans, blueprints, and site drawings set the job; when it is done, hardware is checked for tightness, antennas for level, hangers and supports for security, and weatherproofing for gaps. Sweep-testing tools or software confirm that tower components work, and grounding systems above or below ground get installed and tested. Antennas are swapped when the order calls for it. It suits people who like precise outdoor installation, reading drawings carefully, and checking that every bolt and cable is right.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$63'520
Median Wage Market Position
$63'520
What you might do
- Install antennas, mounts, and transmission lines
- Run power, ground, and coaxial cables
- Test tower transmission parts after install
- Read site drawings and work orders
- Replace old antennas with new ones
- Install and test tower grounding systems
Skills that matter
- Running power, ground, and coaxial cables
- Setting antennas, mounts, and surge arrestors
- Sweep tests of tower transmission parts
- Reading site drawings and work orders
- Checks for tight hardware and weatherproofing
- Grounding systems above and below ground
AI & the future of this role
Climbing towers, aligning antennas, and restoring coverage in the field remain hard to automate. Testing tools may assist planning, but physical install work, site safety, and live-network judgment tend to protect this role.
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