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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
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Median pay

$82,730
Median annual pay for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

6.1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

7,000
Estimated U.S. employment for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+400
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical additional preparation: Long-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Engineering and Technology
  2. 2Computers and Electronics
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Public Safety and Security
  5. 5Mechanical
  6. 6Design

Abilities

  1. 1Arm-Hand Steadiness
  2. 2Near Vision
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Manual Dexterity
  5. 5Finger Dexterity
  6. 6Visual Color Discrimination

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  3. 3Controlling Machines and Processes
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Handling and Moving Objects
  6. 6Getting Information

Work context

  1. 1Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Time Pressure
  4. 4Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  5. 5Exposed to Contaminants
  6. 6Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

Microsoft PowerPoint · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Excel · in demandAdobe Acrobat · hot technologyLinux · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyTrimble SketchUp Pro · hot technologyAutodesk Revit · hot technologyAutodesk AutoCAD · hot technologyAdobe Photoshop · hot technologyAdobe InDesign · hot technology

Sources

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