Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment: Career & Application Guide

What do electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment do?

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

This describes a U.S. occupation, not a live vacancy. Individual employers may use different titles and requirements.

Job titles to recognize in your search

O*NET reports these titles for this occupation. Compare the responsibilities in each posting before treating titles as equivalent.

Critical Systems Technician
Electronic Bench Technician
Electronics Mechanic
Locomotive Electrician
Power Technician (Power Tech)
Ship Yard Electrical Person

Core tasks to compare with a job posting

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.
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.

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