Careers in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Avionics Technicians

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

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

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

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

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma