CAREER

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$70,200

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+2.4% (slower than the average)

Career

What 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.

Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment May Have

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

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • 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.

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