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- "Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairer"

Test, analyze, and repair telephone or telegraph circuits and equipment at a central office location using test meters and hand tools. Analyze and repair defects in communications equipment on customers' premises using circuit diagrams, polarity probes, meters, and a telephone test set. May install equipment.
Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  R-C-I        SOC:  49-2022.01

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Job Tasks for: "Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairer"

Tests circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunication equipment to isolate source of malfunction, using test instruments and circuit diagrams.

Analyzes test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine method of repair.

Tests and adjusts installed equipment to ensure circuit continuity and operational performance, using test instruments.

Connects wires to equipment, using hand tools, soldering iron, or wire wrap gun.

Installs preassembled or partially assembled switching equipment, switchboards, wiring frames, and power apparatus according to floor plans.

Retests repaired equipment to ensure that malfunction has been corrected.

Repairs or replaces defective components, such as switches, relays, amplifiers, and circuit boards, using hand tools and soldering iron.

Removes and remakes connections on wire distributing frame to change circuit layout, following diagrams.

Routes cables and trunklines from entry points to specified equipment, following diagrams.

Enters codes to correct programming of electronic switching systems.



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Knowledge Requirements for: "Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairer"

Telecommunications -- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Skill Requirements for: "Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairer"

Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.


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Ability Requirements for: "Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairer"

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.




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Job Activities for: "Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairer"

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.


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