Electricians
Also called:
Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Inside Wireman
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- building and construction
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Business
- management
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Electrosoft FlashWorks
- Elite Software E-Coord
Data base user interface and query software
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
- Resolve service management software
Computer aided design CAD software
- One Mile Up Panel Planner
- SmartDraw software
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some college or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$49,840
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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