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.
21 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Helpers--Electricians: $39,890 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Cut metal components for installation. | General |
| Drill holes in construction materials. | General |
| Thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Repair electrical equipment. | General |
| Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed. | General |
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Clean work sites. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Position construction or extraction equipment. | General |
| Dig holes or trenches. | General |
| Order construction or extraction materials or equipment. | General |
| Apply paint to surfaces. | General |
| Weld metal components. | General |
| Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete. | General |
| Remove debris or vegetation from work sites. | General |
| Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment. | General |
| Operate excavation equipment. | General |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Computer-aided drafting or design software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Report generation software | Word processing software |
| Recordkeeping software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Entertainment Electrician | Professional Lighting and Sound Association | Not Available |
| Electrified Hardware Consultant | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Residential Electrical Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |