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Electricians

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Electricians

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Electricians

Importance
Activity
87% 

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

    86% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

      82% 

      Performing General Physical Activities

      • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
      • install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
      • move or fit heavy objects

      81% 

      Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

      • plan or organize work

      80% 

      Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

      • use interpersonal communication techniques

      78% 

      Getting Information

      • read blueprints
      • read tape measure
      • read technical drawings

      77% 

      Handling and Moving Objects

      • bend tubing or conduit
      • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand

      77% 

      Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

      • adhere to safety procedures
      • perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
      • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
      • inspect electrical installation for code conformance

      73% 

      Scheduling Work and Activities

        72% 

        Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

          71% 

          Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

          • install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
          • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
          • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
          • maintain electrician's tools or equipment
          • replace electronic components
          • splice electric cable
          • splice electric or communications trunk lines
          • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
          • install electrical conduit or tubing
          • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
          • install lead-in wires to control boxes and other components
          • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
          • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
          • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
          • install electrical fixtures or components
          • construct or fabricate electrical parts or fixtures

          71% 

          Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

            70% 

            Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

            • distinguish colors
            • understand service or repair manuals

            69% 

            Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

              69% 

              Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

                69% 

                Training and Teaching Others

                • conduct training for personnel

                68% 

                Controlling Machines and Processes

                • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
                • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
                • use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
                • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
                • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter
                • use high voltage apparatus
                • use soldering equipment

                67% 

                Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

                • confer with management or users

                67% 

                Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

                • estimate cost for repair services

                67% 

                Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

                • drive automobile, van, or light truck

                67% 

                Processing Information

                  66% 

                  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

                  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

                  65% 

                  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

                    64% 

                    Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

                    • repair or adjust measuring or control devices

                    64% 

                    Thinking Creatively

                      63% 

                      Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

                        62% 

                        Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

                          61% 

                          Analyzing Data or Information

                            61% 

                            Developing and Building Teams

                              61% 

                              Documenting/Recording Information

                                59% 

                                Developing Objectives and Strategies

                                  59% 

                                  Coaching and Developing Others

                                    57% 

                                    Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

                                      56% 

                                      Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

                                      • lay out electrical wiring for buildings, etc.
                                      • plan layout of electrical/electronic equipment installation

                                      55% 

                                      Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

                                        54% 

                                        Selling or Influencing Others

                                          51% 

                                          Monitoring and Controlling Resources

                                          • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment


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