Hands-on
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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
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7.0 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2019-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2019-08
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2019-08
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
2019-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2019-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2019-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2019-08
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
2019-08
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2019-08
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
2019-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2019-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
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O*NET-SOC code 49-2093.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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