Occupation information for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation... United States

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: More than 1 year on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, 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.
• 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.

Tools:

• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Ammeters
• Ohmmeters
• Screwdrivers
• Voltage or current meters

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Compliance software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Spreadsheet software

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