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Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Currently Employed: 12,277

Yearly Projected Openings: 550

Typical Hourly Wage: $22.59 - $44.05

Typical Annual Salary: $47,000 - $91,600

• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• 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.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Cable reels
• Screwdrivers
• Stripping tools
• Voltage or current meters
• Wire or cable cutters

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Project management software
• Word processing software