Communication Operators
Job holders in this unit group operate telecommunications equipment to transmit and receive signals and messages.
Tasks
- Receives messages, weather reports and other material to transmit
- Tunes transmitter to required channel or wavelength and relays or receives message to/ from person or vehicle
- Uses a teleprinter or telex keyboard to transmit messages to other teleprinters or telexes
- Keeps record of messages sent and received
- Performs routine tests and maintenance on equipment and reports faults
- Receives and handles incoming calls for emergency services, transmitting to the appropriate services.
Entry Requirements
Academic qualifications may not be required. On-the-job training is provided.