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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

SOC 49-2096.00

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

Zone 3 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Troubleshooting

3.6

Repairing

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Operation Monitoring

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Installation

3.2

Equipment Maintenance

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.1

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Mathematics

3.6

English Language

3.3

Engineering and Technology

3.2

Education and Training

3.1

Administration and Management

2.9

Key Tasks

1Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.

2Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.

3Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.

4Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.

5Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.

Also Known As

Auto Phone Installer Auto Radio Mechanic Automatic Window Seat and Top Lift Repairer Automotive Electrician Automotive Technician Burglar Alarm Installer Car Audio Installer Car Electronics Installer Car Stereo Installer Electrical Tryout Person