What You'll Do

  • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  • Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  • Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  • Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  • Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  • Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  • Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  • Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.25/5
Speaking 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Troubleshooting 3.0/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Active Learning 2.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5
Installation 2.88/5
Operations Monitoring 2.88/5
Repairing 2.88/5

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, Dependability, Achievement/Effort, Integrity, Cooperation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Manual Dexterity 4.0/5
Near Vision 4.0/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.38/5
Finger Dexterity 3.38/5
Extent Flexibility 3.38/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.25/5
Control Precision 3.25/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.25/5

Technologies & Tools

Computer-aided drafting or design software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Recordkeeping software Report generation software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.42/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.32/5)
  • Achievement/Effort (High importance: 4.02/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.0/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 3.95/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

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

Apprentice Automotive Electrician Helper (Auto Electrician Helper) E and I Apprentice (Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice) E and I Apprentice (Electrician and Instrumentation Apprentice) Electrical Apprentice Electrical Assistant Electrical Helper Electrical Sign Wirer Helper Electrician Apprentice Electrician Assistant Electrician Helper Electrician's Assistant Electrician's Helper House Wirer Helper Inside Wireman Apprentice Marine Electrician Helper Protective Signal Installer Helper Protective Signal Repairer Helper Stage Electrician Helper Tower Erector Helper Wireman Apprentice