OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Electrician (47-2111.00)
Vl
At-a-Glance Statistics
Chief Electrician; Control Electrician; Electrician; Industrial Electrician; Inside
Wireman; Journeyman Electrician; Journeyman Wireman; Maintenance Electrician;
Job Titles Mechanical Trades Specialist, Electrician; Qualified Craft Worker, Electrician
(QCW, Electrician)
Sample
Key Tasks • P'an layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based
on job specifications and local codes.
•	Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
•	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.
•	Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards,
defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with
codes.
•	Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or
equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
•	Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test
equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct
the problem.
•	Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be
hazardous.
•	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.
All data sourced from 0 'NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww. onetontine org/

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