Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Core tasks

1. 01Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
2. 02Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
3. 03Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
4. 04Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
5. 05Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
6. 06Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.64
• Degree of automation2.00
• Time sitting2.16
• Originality (ability)2.75
• Conflict situations3.13
• Hands-on objects/tools4.84
• Outdoors / weather3.26
• Disease exposure2.19
• Decision freedom3.99

Top abilities

• Problem Sensitivity3.75
• Deductive Reasoning3.75
• Oral Comprehension3.62
• Manual Dexterity3.62
• Near Vision3.50
• Inductive Reasoning3.50
• Finger Dexterity3.50
• Arm-Hand Steadiness3.50

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.12
• Active Listening3.38
• Writing2.75
• Speaking3.00
• Mathematics2.25
• Science1.88
• Critical Thinking3.62
• Active Learning3.12
• Learning Strategies2.38
• Monitoring3.12