Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

• 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.
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's 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.
• Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
• Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
• Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
• Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.