| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Maintain current electrician`s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. |
| Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. |
| Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. |
| Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. |
| Test 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. |
| Use 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. |
| Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. |
| Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. |
| Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. |
| Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
| Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
