The general purpose of the occupational analysis is to provide workable, basic information dealing with the many and varied duties performed in the telecommunications occupation. The telecommunications job cluster includes such areas as the telephone, two-way radio, cable TV, data transfer, teletype, and other allied fields. The document opens with a brief introduction followed by a job description. The bulk of the document is presented in table form. Seven duties are broken down into a number of tasks and for each task a table is presented, showing: tools, equipment, materials, objects acted upon; performance knowledge; safety--hazard; science; math--number systems; and communications. The duties include: install framework; mount equipment and apparatus; run cables and connect wires; perform basic tests on equipment; perform complex tests; troubleshoot equipment; and perform maintenance, modification, and repair of equipment. (BP)