Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 31 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 13% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
AI could do much of this on its own
Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
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.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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