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

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.

2. Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

3. Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.

4. Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.

5. Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

6. Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.

7. Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.

8. Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.

9. Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.

10. Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.

11. Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Active Listening - 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.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Helpers--Electricians. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Helpers--Electricians, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$22,560 for entry level workers, and $37,340 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 3,720 Helpers--Electricians employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 4,250  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 50 job(s) each year, and a total of 90 job openings each year.

There are no additional resources for this occupation.

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