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Electricians

SOC 47-2111.00

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Troubleshooting

3.6

Repairing

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Installation

3.2

Speaking

3.1

Active Learning

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Building and Construction

4.3

Mechanical

4.3

Mathematics

3.9

English Language

3.8

Design

3.8

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Administration and Management

3.3

Key Tasks

1Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.

2Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

3Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

4Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.

5Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Also Known As

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