Compare Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers & Maintenance Workers, Machinery District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $62,300
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $48,000
Similar skills & knowledge

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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

5 related certifications

Certification for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

6 related certifications

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