VetMF

Occupation

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.

$84,890 medianBright outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 49-2093.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  2. 02Maintain equipment service records.
  3. 03Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  4. 04Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  5. 05Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  6. 06Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  7. 07Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  8. 08Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  9. 09Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  10. 10Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  11. 11Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  12. 12Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Critical Systems TechnicianElectronic Bench TechnicianLocomotive ElectricianPower Technician (Power Tech)Electronics MechanicShip Yard Electrical Person

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Knowledge the job leans on

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalDesignEnglish LanguageTelecommunications

Skills that carry over from service

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringRepairingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessEquipment MaintenanceCoordinationOperation and Control