What You'll Do

  • Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
  • Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

Essential Skills

Troubleshooting 4.0/5
Repairing 3.5/5
Active Listening 3.38/5
Speaking 3.38/5
Critical Thinking 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.25/5
Installation 3.25/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.25/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.25/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Coordination 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Self-Control, Dependability, Integrity, Adaptability/Flexibility

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Near Vision 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.88/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.88/5
Oral Comprehension 3.75/5
Information Ordering 3.75/5
Finger Dexterity 3.75/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Acrobat Autodesk AutoCAD AVEVA InTouch HMI Computer aided design CAD software Construction Master Pro Craftsman CD Estimator Database software Electrosoft FlashWorks Elite Software E-Coord Elite Software Inpoint Elite Software Outpoint Elite Software Short Elite Software VDROP Insight Direct ServiceCEO Lighting calculation software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.53/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.25/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.16/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.13/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.11/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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