Helpers--Electricians

Also Called: Electrician Helper, Electrician's Helper

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,970

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Helpers--Electricians do

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Information Technology • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Drafting • Electrical • Facilities Maintenance • Floor Covering • HVAC • Landscaping (HBI) • Network Cable Installation • OCT-Only Advanced Manufacturing • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Information Technology • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Sign & Billboard • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Stationary Engineering • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Tools

  • Circuit tester
  • Wire or cable cutter
  • Screwdrivers
  • Conduit benders
  • Voltage or current meters

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Word processing software
Report generation software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Repairing
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
building and construction
Business
customer service
Math and Science
physics

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Post-secondary certificate
  • % Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Helpers--Electricians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Electrical Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS

  • Autry Technology Center

    Enid, OK

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Innovation
  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Self Control

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Helpers--Electricians across the country typically make.

$14.41 / hour
$29,970 /year

Entry Level

$18.43 / hour
$38,340 /year

Median Level

$26.88 / hour
$55,900 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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