641 - TELEPHONE MAN
[TP MAN]
Performs one or more duties incident to the installation, operation, or maintenance of a wire communication system, such as laying, maintaining, and taking up wire or cable, and installing, maintaining, and operating a portable magneto type of common battery switchboarod.
May erect poles and string wires. May operate heavy line construction equipment such as earth-boring machines, pole jacks, derricks, and winches. May install and maintain sound ranging equipment used in field artillery. Must have a general familiarity with field telephone operation and equipment.