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.