Career overview

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

O*NET-SOC 49-2096.00

Median pay / yr$47,940

OutlookBelow Average

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

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles.

RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Active ListeningGiving 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.

MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.