According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. | 92% |
| 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. | 92% |
| Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. | 91% |
| 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. | 90% |
| Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. | 89% |
| Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. | 86% |
| Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. | 86% |
| Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. | 84% |
| 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. | 82% |
| Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. | 82% |
| Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. | 80% |
| Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. | 79% |
| Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. | 79% |
| Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. | 78% |
| Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. | 78% |
| Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications. | 77% |
| Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles. | 76% |
| Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services. | 74% |
| Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment. | 74% |
| Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. | 74% |
| Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. | 72% |
