Helpers--Electricians

Electrician Helper Example

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
• Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
• String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.

• Active Listening
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  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Quality Control Analysis
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  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Speaking
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  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking
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  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting
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  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Repairing
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  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

• Laborer
• Cable Puller

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 73,200 jobs in the United States for Electrician Helper. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 7,700 new jobs for Electrician Helper by 2026. There will be an estimated 11,500 positions for Electrician Helper per year.

The salary for Electrician Helpers ranges between about $22,010 and $47,080 a year.

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