Hands-on
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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
- Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Record results of diagnostic tests.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
- Run new speaker and electrical cables.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.
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.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
2016-07
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
2016-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2016-07
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2016-07
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.
2016-07
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
2016-07
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
2016-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2016-07
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2016-07
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2016-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2016-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
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O*NET-SOC code 49-2096.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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