Electricians at My Next Move for Veterans

Electricians

Also called: Chief Electrician, Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Maintenance Electrician

In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.

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:

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
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.

Engineering and Technology

building and construction
mechanical

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Basic Skills

listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Problem Solving