Electrical Transportation Equipment Installer

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Electrical Transportation Equipment Installer

Ideal for tech enthusiasts passionate about mobile electronics and innovation.
Ensure safety and efficiency in transportation through expert equipment maintenance.
Work on diverse systems from trains to watercraft, keeping them running smoothly.

💰 Earn $79K-$102K

📚 Vocational Training

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 6.9% JOB GROWTH

Electrical Transportation Equipment Installer

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What You’ll Do

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

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.

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Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

700 Annually

Median Earnings

$81,890 in California

$79,160 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Equipment Selection
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Operations Monitoring
Repairing
Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

Having support
Job security
Personal relationships

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Electrical Transportation Equipment Installer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years