Radio Operator Job at Course Advisor in Orlando

Position Description: Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

List of Radio Operator Job Duties

1. Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation to ensure that it performs properly.
2. Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
3. Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
4. Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
5. Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests to ensure that operations standards are met.
6. Monitor emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.

What a Radio Operator Should Know

These are the skills Radio Operators say are the most useful in their careers:

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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