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.

Also called: Critical Systems Technician, Electronic Bench Technician, Electronics Mechanic, Locomotive Electrician, Power Technician (Power Tech), Ship Yard Electrical Person, Body Wirer, Control Troubleshooter, Critical Power Install Technician, Critical Power Technician, Diagnostic Troubleshooter, Electrical and Electronics Installer, Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Electrical Troubleshooter, Electronic Repair Troubleshooter, Electronic Security Technician (Electronic Security Tech), Electronic Systems Technician (Electronic Systems Tech), Electronic Test Technician (Electronic Test Tech), Electronic Tester, Electronic Troubleshooter, Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech), Global Technical Controls Troubleshooter, Marine Electronics Repairer, Marine Electronics Technician, Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Technician (MEP Technician), Metrology Technician, Mobile Electronics Installer, Mobile Technician, Motor Transportation Equipment Specialist, Production Troubleshooter, Reel Repairer, Tubing Tester, Wirer

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What the worker does

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.

Skills, machines and equipment

Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Repairing
Writing
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Post-Secondary Certificate (47.69% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

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Salary reference

63,560–98,850 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 49-2093.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Develop reliable production, safety, quality, and equipment skills; explore additional processes, senior specialist, or team-lead responsibilities relevant to your workplace.
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How Do I Get This Job?

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Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Post-Secondary Certificate (47.69% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment