Electricians

• General Description

• Sample of Job Titles

• What You Can Earn

• Knowledge Required

• Skills Required

• Education

• Related Occupations

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General Description

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

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Sample of Job Titles

• Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician
• Inside Wireman
• Maintenance Electrician

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What You Can Earn

• $11.40 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
• $25.92 — Experienced Hourly Rate

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Knowledge Required

Building and Construction

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

Mechanical

machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Mathematics

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

English Language

the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words

Public Safety and Security

relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations

Customer and Personal Service

principles and processes for meeting quality standards

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Skills Required

Installation

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Troubleshooting

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

Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Repairing

Machines or systems using the needed tools

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Time Management

Managing one's own time

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

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Education

Most occupations in this area may require:

• High school diploma/GED
• Training in Vocational Schools
• Related On-the-Job experience
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree

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Related Occupations

• Electronic Drafters
• Electronics Engineering Technicians
• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
• Avionics Technicians
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
• Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
• Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

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