Salary Breakdown
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Average
$70,380
ANNUAL
$33.84
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,580
ANNUAL
$18.07
HOURLY
Mid Level
$76,730
ANNUAL
$36.89
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,960
ANNUAL
$38.92
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
220
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Supporting Programs
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Top Expected Tasks
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
01
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
02
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
03
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
04
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
05
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
06
Maintain equipment service records.
07
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
08
Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
09
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
10
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
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