WIRE CHIEF, TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH (261)
Chief installer
Telephone inspector
Wire Technician, Telephone and Telegraph (AAF)
Supervises the installations, testing, repair, and general maintenance of central office and other telephone equipment in a military communications system.
Supervises the installation of switchboards, telephones and auxiliary equipment, and the operation of the switchboards. Performs tests to locate line troubles such as cross, ground or short circuits using Wheatstone bridge or voltmeter. Directs repairmen in elimination of troubles and repair of equipment.
Maintains records pertaining to cables, terminal boxes, central office power equipment and maps layout of telephone system. Instructs personnel in installation and maintenance of equipment. Directs and coordinates work of subordinates by assigning tasks, directing procedures and issuing instructions.
Must be familiar with installation and operation of all central office equipment.
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTES
095 Central Office Repairman
097 Installer-Repairman, Telephone and Telegraph
115 Automatic Telephone System Maintenance Man