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Radio Operator Job at Course Advisor in Orlando
Course Advisor - Orlando, FL, United States, 32885
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Overview
Position Description: Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
List of Radio Operator Job Duties
- Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation to ensure that it performs properly.
- Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
- Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
- Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests to ensure that operations standards are met.
- 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.