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Also known as:
Locomotive Electrician, Marine Electronics Repairer, Marine Electronics Technician
SNAPSHOT
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Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
LOW
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Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
LOW
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Communication with others |
LOW
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers. |
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required. |
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. |
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools. |
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. |
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings |
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
Analyzing Data or Information |
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment |
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Performing General Physical Activities |
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Production and Processing |
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
Computers and Electronics |
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
Mechanical |
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
Engineering and Technology |
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Building and Construction |
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Public Safety and Security |
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Arm-Hand Steadiness |
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
Manual Dexterity |
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Finger Dexterity |
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
Information Ordering |
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
TOP SKILLS
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Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Operation Monitoring |
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
Repairing |
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
Social Perceptiveness |
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
Time Management |
Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |