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Career: Radio Mechanics
Job Description
Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters. |
99
|
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools. |
98
|
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment. |
96
|
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections. |
96
|
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems. |
89
|
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output. |
84
|
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary. |
83
|
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments. |
82
|
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use. |
82
|
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools. |
75
|
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances. |
46
|
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws. |
20
|
Clean and lubricate motor generators. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
75
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
68
|
Thinking Creatively
|
66
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
66
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
64
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
61
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
61
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
60
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
60
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
59
|
Processing Information
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
55
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Interacting With Computers
|
53
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
49
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
47
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
47
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
44
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
44
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
42
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
40
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
39
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
37
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
36
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
36
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
30
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
28
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
25
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
19
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|