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Helpers--Electricians

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

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Median pay

$39,890
Median annual pay for Helpers--Electricians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

6,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

66,600
Estimated U.S. employment for Helpers--Electricians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Active Learning
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Reading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Building and Construction
  2. 2Mechanical
  3. 3Public Safety and Security
  4. 4Design
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Manual Dexterity
  2. 2Near Vision
  3. 3Arm-Hand Steadiness
  4. 4Extent Flexibility
  5. 5Finger Dexterity
  6. 6Control Precision

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  2. 2Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  3. 3Performing General Physical Activities
  4. 4Processing Information
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Handling and Moving Objects

Work context

  1. 1Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  4. 4Spend Time Standing
  5. 5Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  • Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  • Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  • Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  • Clean work area and wash parts.
  • Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · hot technologyMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyComputer-aided drafting or design softwareRecordkeeping softwareReport generation software

Sources

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