INSTALLER, TOLL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH (384)
Installs and performs initial testing of telephone repeaters, telegraph repeaters, telegraph testboards, and other terminal equipment for toll telephone and telegraph printer circuits in a military communication system.
Installs repeater connecting wires to various terminals of equipment according to diagram. Inspects and tests circuits and equipment to locate troubles, using testing devices such as voltmeters and ohmmeters. Diagnoses cause of trouble and makes repairs or adjustments by soldering proper connections, and cleaning or replacing defective or worn parts.
Uses wide variety of tools including cutting and long nose pliers, screw drivers, socket wrenches, thickness gauges, soldering iron, burnishing tool, hack saws, augers, ratchets, and files.
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTES
097 Installer-Repairman, Telephone and Telegraph
187 Repeaterman, Telephone
232 Switchboard Installer-Repairman, Manual