Occupation information for Helpers--Electricians District Of Columbia

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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: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using 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.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.

Tools:

• Circuit tester
• Conduit benders
• Hoists
• Screwdrivers
• Wire or cable cutter

Technology:

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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