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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment - 49-2093.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Electronic Technician
  • Boat Rigger
  • Marine Electrician
  • Critical Systems Technician
  • Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Supervisor (MEP Supervisor)
  • Electronic Bench Technician
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Locomotive Electrician
  • Radio Technician
  • Troubleshooter

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  • Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  • Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  • Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  • Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  • Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  • Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  • Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  • Maintain equipment service records.
  • Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  • Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  • Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  • Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • bend tubing or conduit
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
  • determine installation, service, or repair needed
  • distinguish colors
  • estimate cost for repair services
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • install electrical conduit or tubing
  • install electrical fixtures or components
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
  • install lead-in wires to control boxes and other components
  • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read tape measure
  • read technical drawings
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use basic carpentry techniques
  • use diagnostic software in electronics repair
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Aerial Surveillance Infrared Repairer (RC) (Army - Enlisted)
  • Aerial Surveillance Radar Repairer (RC) (Army - Enlisted)
  • AFCS/ADC/INS/DRS and Flight Sys Mini-SACE GT-4 Test Cons Int Tech (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/SPS-48G(V)1 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/SQQ-32(V)3 Minehunting Sonar Set Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AO 177 Console Maintenance (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Armament Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
  • ARS 50 Console Maintenance (Navy - Enlisted)
  • ASM-175 Electronic Module Test Console IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • ASM-608 Inertial Measurement Unit Test Set Maintenance Tech. (Navy - Enlisted)
  • EA-6B Electrical Component IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Electrician's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Electronics Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Electronics Technician Communications (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Electronics Technician Radar (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Fleet Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fuel and Electrical System Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS) Interior Communications (IC) Electrician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Interior Communications Electrician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Interior Communications Electrician Basic (Navy - Enlisted)
  • LCAC Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Locomotive Electrician (RC) (Army - Enlisted)
  • LSD 41 Console Maintenance (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Missile Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Mobile Electronics Maintenance Technician (WLQ-4) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • P-3/C-130/E-2/C-2 Electrical Component IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Power Generating Systems IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Railway Equipment Repairer (RC) (Army - Enlisted)
  • Sonar Technician (Submarine) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Sonar Technician (Surface) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT Submarine Ship Control and Atmosphere Support Master Operation and Maint Tech (Level III) (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Electrician, Locomotive

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Body Wirer
  • Controller Repairer-and-Tester
  • Electrician, Locomotive