(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Electricians
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. |
100
|
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. |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. |
99
|
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. |
97
|
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. |
97
|
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. |
96
|
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. |
95
|
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. |
95
|
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. |
95
|
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. |
95
|
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. |
94
|
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. |
94
|
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects. |
90
|
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. |
90
|
Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications. |
86
|
Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. |
80
|
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. |
76
|
Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment. |
60
|
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services. |
52
|
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
82
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
72
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
62
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
59
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
51
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
49
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
48
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
48
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
47
|
Getting Information
|
46
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
44
|
Processing Information
|
44
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
42
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
41
|
Thinking Creatively
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
37
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
36
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
35
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
35
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
35
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
35
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
33
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
32
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
32
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
31
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
29
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
28
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
27
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
27
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
26
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
19
|
Interacting With Computers
|
16
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
9
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|