Helpers--Electricians

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

Helpers--Electricians spend a lot of their time Performing General Physical Activities. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and Oral Comprehension. Helpers--Electricians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Mathematics and are skilled at Coordination and Critical Thinking.

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Getting Information
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Processing Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Interacting With Computers
  

Abilities

Extent Flexibility
  
Near Vision
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Information Ordering
  
Visualization
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Oral Expression
  
Static Strength
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Category Flexibility
  
Selective Attention
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Auditory Attention
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Reaction Time
  
Depth Perception
  
Written Comprehension
  
Speech Recognition
  
Stamina
  
Speech Clarity
  
Far Vision
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Originality
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Memorization
  
Written Expression
  
Time Sharing
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Response Orientation
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Number Facility
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Rate Control
  
Speed of Closure
  
Dynamic Flexibility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Explosive Strength
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Building and Construction
  
Mechanical
  
Mathematics
  
Design
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
English Language
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Education and Training
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Production and Processing
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Administration and Management
  
Physics
  
Telecommunications
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Chemistry
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

Alaska
$51,210  
 
Illinois
$34,620  
 
Connecticut
$34,600  
 
Hawaii
$34,410  
 
Minnesota
$34,410  
 
Oregon
$34,340  
 
Massachusetts
$33,700  
 
Idaho
$33,320  
 
California
$32,480  
 
Wyoming
$31,950  
 
Vermont
$31,340  
 
Maryland
$30,870  
 
New York
$30,680  
 
Maine
$30,440  
 
New Jersey
$30,280  
 
District of Columbia
$30,070  
 
Rhode Island
$29,830  
 
Indiana
$29,450  
 
North Dakota
$29,150  
 
Delaware
$29,140  
 
Iowa
$28,610  
 
Arizona
$28,560  
 
Nevada
$28,480  
 
Arkansas
$27,910  
 
Kansas
$27,880  
 
New Hampshire
$27,850  
 
Washington
$27,770  
 
Pennsylvania
$27,700  
 
Virgin Islands
$27,080  
 
Texas
$26,730  
 
Virginia
$26,700  
 
Utah
$26,470  
 
New Mexico
$26,440  
 
North Carolina
$26,180  
 
Nebraska
$26,140  
 
Florida
$26,130  
 
Tennessee
$26,000  
 
Colorado
$25,740  
 
Ohio
$25,530  
 
Wisconsin
$25,470  
 
Georgia
$25,400  
 
South Carolina
$25,340  
 
Mississippi
$25,020  
 
Louisiana
$24,800  
 
Oklahoma
$24,550  
 
Missouri
$24,320  
 
Alabama
$23,850  
 
Kentucky
$23,060  
 
Michigan
$22,760  
 
South Dakota
$22,320  
 
West Virginia
$20,840  
 
Montana
$20,620  
 
Guam
$19,930  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,910  
 

Skills

Coordination
  
Critical Thinking
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Operation and Control
  
Active Listening
  
Repairing
  
Speaking
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Troubleshooting
  
Monitoring
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Installation
  
Writing
  
Instructing
  
Time Management
  
Learning Strategies
  
Equipment Selection
  
Service Orientation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Mathematics
  
Operations Analysis
  
Technology Design
  
Management of Material Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Initiative
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Independence
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Contact With Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Physical Proximity
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Telephone
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Consequence of Error
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Level of Competition
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Work Schedules
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and 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.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
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.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
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.
  
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
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.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Clean work area and wash parts.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
  
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
  
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
  
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
  
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
  
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
  
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
  
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
  
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and 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.
  
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
  
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
  
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
  
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
  
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
  
Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses