A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Helpers--Electricians
Average
$29,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$20,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$33,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$47,000
ANNUAL
Helpers--Electricians
800
Projected job openings through 2028
Helpers--Electricians
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Helper
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Apprentice
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Electrician
Degree Recommendations
Helpers--Electricians
01
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
02
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
03
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
04
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
05
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.
06
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
07
Clean work area and wash parts.
08
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
09
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
10
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
Helpers--Electricians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Troubleshooting
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
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