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Occupational Report for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other (43-2099) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.

Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Regional Employment Projections for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Lane 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Multnomah / Washington 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 0 1 1 NA 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Industry employment data for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other are not available for the STATEWIDE region.
Educational Requirements for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Develop And Implement Communications Security Procedures
  • Develop And Implement Communications Tracking Procedures
  • Develop Rules Or Procedures For Sending And Receiving Communications
  • Manage Communication Links Between Land, Air And Sea
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Operate Fax Machines, Copiers, Printers, And Other Office Machines
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Operate Two-Way Radio In Law Enforcement, Fire Or Emergency Setting
  • Organize And Work With Detailed Records
  • Perform Office Equipment Maintenance Not Requiring Service Call
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Customer Service Using Telephone
  • Receive And Transmit Communications Using Radiotelegraph Or Radiotelephone Equipment
  • Recognize Needs Of Communication-Impaired Persons
  • Relay Communications Between Air, Naval And Ground Forces
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Geographic Coordinates To Dispatch Emergency Vehicles
Schools and Training Providers for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap