description
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.
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Currently Employed:
1,430
Projected Annual Job Openings:
170
Typical Hourly Wage:
$30.61 - $52.25
Typical Annual Salary:
$63,670 - $108,680
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
Apprenticeship
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typical job duties
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Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
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Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
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Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
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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.
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Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
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Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
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Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
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Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
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Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
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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.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Cable reels
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Screwdrivers
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Stripping tools
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Voltage or current meters
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Wire or cable cutter
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Industrial control software
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Word processing software
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