O*NET-SOC 49-2096.00

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

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
Repairing2.B.3.l3.6207/2016
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.6207/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.507/2016
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.507/2016
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3807/2016
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.2507/2016

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.13.8807/2016
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8807/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2016
Visual Color Discrimination1.A.4.a.33.7507/2016
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6207/2016
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.6207/2016

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
Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.Core6807/2016
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.Core6807/2016
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.Core6807/2016
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.Core6807/2016
Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.Core6707/2016

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.5511/2023
Investigative3.5411/2023
Social1.211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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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.