Electricians - 47-2111.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Airport Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Electrician Apprentice
  • Electrician Apprentice
  • Electrician, Maintenance
  • Neon-Sign Servicer
  • Street-Light Repairer
  • Street-Light Servicer
  • Switch Inspector
  • Trouble Shooter I
  • Wirer, Street Light

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
  • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
  • Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
  • Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
  • Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
  • Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
  • Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  • Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
  • Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • bend tubing or conduit
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • conduct training for personnel
  • confer with management or users
  • construct or fabricate electrical parts or fixtures
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • distinguish colors
  • drive automobile, van, or light truck
  • estimate cost for repair services
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • inspect electrical installation for code conformance
  • install electrical conduit or tubing
  • install electrical fixtures or components
  • install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
  • install lead-in wires to control boxes and other components
  • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
  • lay out electrical wiring for buildings, etc.
  • maintain electrician's tools or equipment
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • plan layout of electrical/electronic equipment installation
  • plan or organize work
  • prepare reports
  • read blueprints
  • read tape measure
  • read technical drawings
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • splice electric cable
  • splice electric or communications trunk lines
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use high voltage apparatus
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
  • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter