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.
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Salary Information
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment: $82,730 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | General |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | General |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Rebuild parts or components. | Development |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Megger PowerDB | Compliance software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Radar | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| HVAC | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician Level III | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |