O*NET-SOC 49-2093.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.6208/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2019
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.2508/2019
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.2508/2019
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.1208/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.008/2019
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2019
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2019
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.3808/2019
Visual Color Discrimination1.A.4.a.33.3808/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.Core5208/2019
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.Core5208/2019
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.Core5108/2019
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.Core5208/2019
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.Core5108/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.8111/2023
Investigative3.3711/2023
Social1.1611/2023
Enterprising1.0211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.