Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

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

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, and Extent Flexibility. Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Engineering and Technology, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Repairing and Troubleshooting.

Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Getting Information
  
Processing Information
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Near Vision
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Information Ordering
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Oral Expression
  
Category Flexibility
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Control Precision
  
Visualization
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Speech Recognition
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Selective Attention
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Clarity
  
Written Expression
  
Trunk Strength
  
Far Vision
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Depth Perception
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Originality
  
Time Sharing
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Number Facility
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Auditory Attention
  
Static Strength
  
Stamina
  
Speed of Closure
  
Memorization
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Reaction Time
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Response Orientation
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Production and Processing
  
Education and Training
  
Design
  
Mathematics
  
Physics
  
Building and Construction
  
English Language
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Chemistry
  
Administration and Management
  
Telecommunications
  
Transportation
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Law and Government
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Communications and Media
  
Psychology
  
Clerical
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

Maryland
$64,700  
 
Virginia
$62,800  
 
Colorado
$62,370  
 
California
$58,890  
 
Oregon
$57,810  
 
New Jersey
$56,540  
 
Michigan
$55,940  
 
Nevada
$52,970  
 
Minnesota
$51,940  
 
Montana
$51,430  
 
Ohio
$49,470  
 
Washington
$49,060  
 
Utah
$48,860  
 
Illinois
$48,430  
 
Connecticut
$47,440  
 
Oklahoma
$47,250  
 
Arizona
$46,610  
 
Indiana
$46,260  
 
Kentucky
$45,790  
 
North Carolina
$45,340  
 
Texas
$45,340  
 
Kansas
$44,270  
 
Tennessee
$44,100  
 
Florida
$43,570  
 
Massachusetts
$43,470  
 
West Virginia
$43,320  
 
Maine
$43,110  
 
Missouri
$40,920  
 
Rhode Island
$40,850  
 
Mississippi
$40,330  
 
Louisiana
$39,720  
 
South Carolina
$39,400  
 
Alabama
$39,330  
 
Wisconsin
$38,740  
 
Pennsylvania
$38,020  
 
Georgia
$37,730  
 
South Dakota
$28,240  
 

Skills

Repairing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Active Listening
  
Coordination
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Instructing
  
Persuasion
  
Operation and Control
  
Service Orientation
  
Equipment Selection
  
Active Learning
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Science
  
Installation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Technology Design
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Independence
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Concern for Others
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Social Orientation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Innovation
  
Leadership
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Physical Proximity
  
Time Pressure
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Consequence of Error
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Degree of Automation
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Level of Competition
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Maintain equipment service records.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
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.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
Maintain equipment service records.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  
Maintain equipment service records.
  
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
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.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
Maintain equipment service records.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  
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.
  
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  
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.
  
Maintain equipment service records.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  
Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Maintain equipment service records.
  
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
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.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain equipment service records.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  
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.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  
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.
  
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  
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.
  
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  
Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)