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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Also known as: Boat Builder, Boat Rigger, Body Wirer, Controller Repairer and Tester, Critical Power Install Technician, Critical Power Technician, Critical Systems Protection Researcher, Critical Systems Technician, Diagnostic Troubleshooter, Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School5%
High School Diploma27%
Some College44%
Post-Secondary Certificate13%
Associate's Degree10%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None14%
1-3 months5%
6 months - 1 year18%
1-2 years28%
2-4 years31%
6-8 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None17%
Up to 1 month19%
1-3 months6%
3-6 months22%
6 months - 1 year2%
1-2 years26%
2-4 years7%

How AI Impacts Each Task

15 tasks analyzed

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.

Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityIndependenceCooperationSelf ControlAchievement/EffortPersistenceAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeConcern for OthersAnalytical Thinking

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$82,730

per year

Mean Wage

$80,980

per year

Employment

7K

workers

Wage Range

$49,490 - $106,110

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$49,490Median: $82,730$106,110
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