# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-2093.00
- **Summary:** Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

## Aliases

- Critical Systems Technician
- Electronic Bench Technician
- Locomotive Electrician
- Power Technician (Power Tech)
- Electronics Mechanic
- Ship Yard Electrical Person
- Body Wirer
- Control Troubleshooter
- Critical Power Install Technician
- Critical Power Technician
- Diagnostic Troubleshooter
- Electrical Troubleshooter

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Reassemble and test equipment after repairs. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.p |
| Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors. | Core | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Maintain equipment service records. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.b.4.d |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.ai |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.p |
| Rebuild parts or components. | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Repair electronic equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | 4.A.1.b.3.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 4.36 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 4.25 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 4 |
| Near Vision | ability | 4 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.88 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.82 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.75 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.63 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.55 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.46 |
| Telecommunications | knowledge | 3.43 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.4 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3.38 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.37 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.34 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 3.3 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.25 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.25 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.25 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Physics | knowledge | 3.06 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Linux | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Autodesk Revit | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Photoshop | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe InDesign | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Illustrator | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Acrobat | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | yes |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software | yes | no |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software | yes | no |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software | no | no |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Megger PowerDB | Compliance software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.76 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.48 |
| Time Pressure | 4.48 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.43 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.19 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.18 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.13 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.09 |
| Contact With Others | 4.04 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.03 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.01 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.98 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.97 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.91 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.91 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.89 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.86 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.79 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.76 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.75 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.71 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.68 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.58 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.58 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.5 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3.43 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 3.4 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.37 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.36 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.32 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.29 |
| E-Mail | 3.2 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.15 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.13 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.88 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 2.88 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.78 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 2.72 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.67 |
| Level of Competition | 2.63 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** 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.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 47.69 |
| High School Diploma | 28.33 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 14.35 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 9.63 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.6 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 4.99 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.83 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 3.65 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.38 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.6 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 2.53 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.49 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.32 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 2.09 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 1.79 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.76 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.7 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 1.43 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49-2094.00 | role-49-2094-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Primary-Short |
| 17-3023.00 | role-17-3023-00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 49-2091.00 | role-49-2091-00 | Avionics Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 49-2092.00 | role-49-2092-00 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-2095.00 | role-49-2095-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Primary-Short |
| 17-3028.00 | role-17-3028-00 | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 27-4015.00 | role-27-4015-00 | Lighting Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 49-9012.00 | role-49-9012-00 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Primary-Long |
| 17-3024.01 | role-17-3024-01 | Robotics Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 49-2096.00 | role-49-2096-00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Primary-Long |
| 51-2022.00 | role-51-2022-00 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | Supplemental |
| 51-2011.00 | role-51-2011-00 | Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | supply-chain-transportation |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Postsecondary nondegree award

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 82730
- **Mean Wage:** 80980
- **Pct10Wage:** 49490
- **Pct25Wage:** 65750
- **Pct75Wage:** 95730
- **Pct90Wage:** 106110
- **Employment:** 7310
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 2900 | 84470 | 8.27 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 580 | 76930 | 2.76 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 510 | 62020 | 0.84 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 380 | 75380 | 0.74 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 160 | 48970 | 0.56 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 50 | 54290 |  |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 40 | 73530 |  |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 40 | 76300 |  |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector |  | 71700 |  |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry |  | 46870 |  |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector |  | 44960 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 35730 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 2900 | 8.27 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 580 | 2.76 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 510 | 0.84 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 380 | 0.74 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 160 | 0.56 |
- **Count:** 14

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.91 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.8303875 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.384382 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.910105 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 32
- **Percentile:** 30
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 24 | felten_aioe |
| 33 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 39 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.8303875 | 24 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.32 | 33 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.12185191946746499 | 39 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.91
- **Percentile:** 81
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.16
- **Beta:** 0.24
- **Gamma:** 0.32

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. | 0.050429523969943595 | 4.03 |
| Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors. | 0.0018487401862708444 | 3.72 |
| Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems. | 0.0016433246100185286 | 3.61 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 6.1
- **Growth Percentile:** 81
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.6
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 9
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 7.4

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 1
- **Task Count:** 1
- **Total Sample:** 63
- **Autonomy Median:** 4
- **Dominant Collaboration:** feedback loop
- **Automation Share:** 34.92
- **Augmentation Share:** 34.92
- **Work Use Percent:** 23.81

### Collaboration

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| feedback loop | 34.92 |
| learning | 34.92 |

### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| personal | 65.08 |
| work | 23.81 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Collaboration | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. | 0.006300787598449806 | feedback loop | 4 | 63 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. | 79.36507936507937 | 63 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt | Collaboration |
| --- | --- |
| Help me inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. Share a first pass, then we'll refine it together. | feedback loop |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 15
- **Skills:** 42
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 18
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 4b3b0216b3cb7e13