[Core] [63% incumbents] Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
  DWAs: Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
  DWAs: Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
  DWAs: Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
  DWAs: Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
  DWAs: Clean work areas.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Repair or replace faulty equipment, such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
  DWAs: Repair electronic equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Service vehicles to maintain functionality. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
  DWAs: Repair electrical components.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
  DWAs: Dig holes or trenches.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
  DWAs: Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
  DWAs: Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Designate cables available for use.
  DWAs: Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
  DWAs: Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
  DWAs: Measure distances or dimensions.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components and painting worn or exposed areas.
  DWAs: Paint surfaces or equipment. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
  DWAs: Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.
  DWAs: Explain use of products or services.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
  DWAs: Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
  DWAs: Run wiring to connect equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
  DWAs: Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
  DWAs: Gather information about work conditions or locations.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Collaborate with other workers to locate and correct malfunctions.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
  DWAs: Document operational activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Remove and remake connections to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
  DWAs: Rewire electrical or electronic systems.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Perform database verifications, using computers.
  DWAs: Verify information or specifications.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
  DWAs: Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
  DWAs: Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
  DWAs: Connect electrical components or equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Install updated software and programs that maintain existing software or provide requested features, such as time-correlated call routing.
  DWAs: Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
  DWAs: Gather information about work conditions or locations.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
  DWAs: Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
  DWAs: Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
  DWAs: Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
  DWAs: Enter codes or other information into computers.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.43 lvl:4.76) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Telecommunications (imp:4.38 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.20 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:4.00 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.49 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.34 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:3.21 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.17 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:3.02 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.89 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.87 lvl:3.26) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.80 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.69 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:2.61 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.49 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.39 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:2.32 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Law and Government (imp:2.31 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:2.18 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:2.12 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:2.09 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Psychology (imp:1.87 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.76 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.55 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Chemistry (imp:1.53 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.53 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.43 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.26 lvl:0.42) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.44 lvl:3.82) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.41 lvl:3.48) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.40 lvl:3.97) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.13 lvl:3.03) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.07 lvl:3.97) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.01 lvl:4.87) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.96 lvl:3.12) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.84 lvl:3.59) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.76 lvl:4.04) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:3.71 lvl:3.13) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.69 lvl:3.20) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.64 lvl:4.78) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.62 lvl:4.34) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.61 lvl:3.65) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.53 lvl:4.38) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.50 lvl:4.37) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.47 lvl:5.15) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.45 lvl:3.10) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.44 lvl:2.76) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.39 lvl:3.79) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.37 lvl:2.51) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.36 lvl:3.30) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.54) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.04 lvl:2.07) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.97 lvl:2.69) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.92 lvl:2.85) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.85 lvl:3.12) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.84 lvl:2.91) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.73) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:2.61) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.66 lvl:2.28) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.58 lvl:2.58) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.38) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.49 lvl:1.75) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.48 lvl:2.23) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.46 lvl:2.62) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.41 lvl:2.53) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.33 lvl:1.90) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.98 lvl:1.65) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.79 lvl:1.66) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.35) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.38) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.27) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.02) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Initiative (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.92) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Sincerity (imp:0.76) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.74) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:0.71) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.59) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.10) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Installation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 140,920
  annual_median    : $63,890
  annual_pct10     : $44,240
  annual_pct25     : $51,830
  annual_pct75     : $81,690
  annual_pct90     : $96,730
  annual_mean      : $68,500
  hourly_median    : $30.72

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($95,850)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($33,760)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.839x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Information                              emp:   94,140  median: $  67,840
  Construction                             emp:   20,050  median: $  60,300
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    6,040  median: $  63,750
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    5,720  median: $  55,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,980  median: $  55,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    3,790  median: $  46,560
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,410  median: $  78,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      890  median: $  80,180
  Educational Services                     emp:      670  median: $  64,910
  Utilities                                emp:      380  median: $  98,010

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Information                              emp:   94,140  median: $  67,840
  Construction                             emp:   20,050  median: $  60,300
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    6,040  median: $  63,750
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    5,720  median: $  55,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,980  median: $  55,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    3,790  median: $  46,560
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,410  median: $  78,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      890  median: $  80,180
  Educational Services                     emp:      670  median: $  64,910
  Utilities                                emp:      380  median: $  98,010

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:52:09.766782Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Registered jack (similarity: 0.1522)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registered_jack
  QID: Q595851
  Extract: A Registered Jack (RJ) is a standardized telecommunication network interface for connecting voice and data equipment to a service provided by a local exchange carrier or long distance carrier. After their invention at Bell Labs by 1973, the standard was first defined in the Universal Service Orderin

  Title: Submarine communications cable (similarity: 0.3551)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_communications_cable
  QID: Q506572
  Extract: A submarine communications cable is a cable laid on the seabed between land-based stations to carry telecommunication signals across stretches of ocean and sea.

  Title: Last mile (telecommunications) (similarity: 0.3364)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_mile_(telecommunications)
  QID: Q32365
  Extract: The last mile, or last kilometer, in the telecommunications, cable television and internet industries refers to the final leg of a telecommunications network that delivers telecommunication services to retail end-users (customers). More specifically, last mile describes the portion of the telecommun

  Title: BT Group (similarity: 0.0941)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BT_Group
  QID: Q593786
  Extract: BT Group plc, trading as BT, is a British multinational telecommunications holding company headquartered in London, England. It has operations in around 180 countries and is the largest provider of fixed-line, broadband and mobile services in the UK, and also provides subscription television and IT 

  Title: Utility tunnel (similarity: 0.0659)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_tunnel
  QID: Q2915275
  Extract: A utility tunnel, utility corridor, or utilidor is a passage built underground or above ground to carry utility lines such as electricity, steam, water supply pipes, and sewer pipes. Communications utilities like fiber optics, cable television, and telephone cables are also sometimes carried. One ma

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities, supported by robust BLS employment and wage statistics covering 140,920 workers.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:13:54.003615+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,758
tokens_output        : 4,432
cost_usd             : $0.048836
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with the closest semantic neighbor being 'Submarine communications cable' focusing on specialized undersea infrastructure rather than general equipment installation and repair.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers install, maintain, and repair communications equipment including telephone, cable television, and internet systems at customer locations and central offices. These skilled technicians troubleshoot complex telecommunications networks, test circuits and components to isolate malfunctions, and ensure reliable communication services. They work both in controlled environments like central offices and in the field, often requiring climbing poles and working in confined spaces.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Technicians begin by reviewing work orders and testing malfunctioning equipment using specialized testing tools to isolate circuit problems and component failures. They climb poles, enter manholes, or access cable vaults to install switching equipment, data lines, and wiring systems. Throughout the day, they communicate with dispatch centers via radio to receive technical guidance and report equipment status. They assemble and install communication equipment, remove and replace faulty components like plug-in circuits, and perform regular inspections to ensure proper system functioning. The day concludes with cleaning work areas, maintaining tools and test equipment, and completing service documentation.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits detail-oriented individuals with strong problem-solving abilities who can work independently while maintaining dependability and cautiousness in safety-critical environments. Successful technicians combine realistic hands-on work preferences with conventional systematic approaches, requiring excellent near vision and visual color discrimination for circuit identification. They must possess arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity for precise equipment manipulation, along with oral comprehension skills for customer communication and technical instruction following. The role appeals to those who enjoy troubleshooting complex technical systems and can maintain perseverance when diagnosing difficult equipment failures.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (43.1% of workers) or post-secondary certificate in telecommunications or related technical field (21.4% of workers). Many employers provide on-the-job training combining classroom instruction in telecommunications principles with hands-on equipment experience. Some positions require completion of apprenticeship programs or technical college courses covering electronics, computer systems, and safety procedures.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experience leads to senior technician positions with increased responsibility for complex equipment installations and troubleshooting challenging network problems. Career advancement includes supervisory roles managing technical teams, specialization in emerging technologies like fiber optic systems, or progression to telecommunications engineering positions. Some technicians transition to related fields such as security systems installation or advance to dispatcher or network operations center roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 140,920 workers with a median annual wage of $63,890 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $44,240 to $96,730 across experience levels. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $95,850 compared to Puerto Rico at $33,760, reflecting cost of living and service demand differences. The Information sector dominates employment with 94,140 positions, followed by Construction with 20,050 workers, indicating strong demand in both service providers and installation contractors. Professional services employ an additional 6,040 technicians, suggesting growth in specialized telecommunications consulting and maintenance services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role maintains moderate resilience to automation due to the physical nature of equipment installation and the need for complex problem-solving in varied field environments. While diagnostic software and remote monitoring systems assist technicians, the core activities of climbing structures, accessing confined spaces, and hands-on equipment repair require human dexterity and judgment that current automation cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (49-9052.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in Critical Thinking (3.6-3.8 importance/level) and telecommunications knowledge (4.4 importance) with similar equipment troubleshooting requirements.
    data: Critical Thinking skill overlap
    data: Telecommunications knowledge 4.4 importance
    data: Equipment troubleshooting tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (49-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations exhibit high Realistic orientation (6.43 vs similar) and Conventional secondary traits, indicating shared hands-on technical work preferences.
    data: Realistic RIASEC primary 6.43
    data: Conventional secondary 4.83
    data: Technical equipment focus
  [transferable_skill] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Identical transferable skills including Troubleshooting (3.9 importance, 3.8 level) and Repairing (3.9 importance, 3.2 level) demonstrate clear skill portability.
    data: Troubleshooting skill 3.9/3.8
    data: Repairing skill 3.9/3.2
    data: Equipment Maintenance 3.5/3.2
  [career_pathway] Telecommunications Engineering Specialists (15-1241.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared telecommunications knowledge (4.4 importance) and computers/electronics knowledge (4.2 importance) represent typical advancement from technician to engineering specialist roles.
    data: Telecommunications knowledge 4.4
    data: Computers and Electronics 4.2
    data: Technical advancement pathway
  [task_similarity] Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (49-2011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve testing circuits and components of malfunctioning equipment and working with computers as a top work activity (4.4 importance).
    data: Testing circuits and components task
    data: Working with Computers 4.4 importance
    data: Equipment troubleshooting
  [job_zone] Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require Job Zone 3 medium preparation with similar education distributions favoring high school plus post-secondary certificates.
    data: Job Zone 3 classification
    data: High school diploma 43.1%
    data: Post-secondary certificate 21.4%

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['telecommunications technician', 'cable installer', 'telecom equipment repair', 'switching equipment', 'central office', 'broadband technician', 'communications equipment', 'circuit testing']
  exclude_keywords : ['line installer', 'tower climber', 'wireless technician', 'fiber splicer', 'network engineer']
  title_patterns   : ['*Equipment Installer*', '*Cable Technician*', '*Broadband*', '*Central Office*', '*Communications Equipment*']
  common_variations: ['telecom installer', 'cable tech', 'communications installer', 'equipment technician', 'broadband installer', 'telephone installer', 'central office technician', 'switching technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'problems', 'cable', 'services', 'principles', 'telecommunications', 'test', 'tools', 'technical', 'includes', 'components', 'telephone', 'repair', 'control', 'objects', 'activities', 'install', 'computer']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  91  0.02934  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:29%  dwas:29%  onet_dimensions:25%
tendency                   42  0.01354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01257  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
problems                   20  0.00645  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:15%
cable                      17  0.00548  wikipedia            wikipedia:59%  onet_tasks:24%  inference:18%
services                   17  0.00548  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:35%  wikipedia:35%  inference:18%
principles                 17  0.00548  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
telecommunications         15  0.00484  inference            inference:40%  wikipedia:27%  onet_dimensions:13%
test                       13  0.00419  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:54%  dwas:31%  inference:15%
tools                      13  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:23%  dwas:23%
technical                  13  0.00419  inference            inference:46%  onet_tasks:23%  onet_dimensions:23%
includes                   13  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
components                 12  0.00387  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:17%
telephone                  12  0.00387  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  wikipedia:25%  onet_dimensions:17%
repair                     12  0.00387  dwas                 dwas:33%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
control                    12  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 12  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
install                    11  0.00355  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  dwas:36%  inference:27%
computer                   11  0.00355  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:27%
procedures                 11  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
materials                  11  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       10  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
installation               10  0.00322  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:20%
electrical                 10  0.00322  dwas                 dwas:70%  onet_dimensions:20%  onet_tasks:10%
service                    10  0.00322  wikipedia            wikipedia:30%  inference:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
performance                10  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:20%  onet_tasks:10%
needed                     10  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:20%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                 9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
communications              9  0.00290  wikipedia            wikipedia:33%  dwas:22%  inference:22%
needs                       9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problem                     9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
design                      8  0.00258  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%