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Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. |
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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Computer aided design CAD software |
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Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter. |
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Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools. |
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Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order. |
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Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools. |
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Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment. |
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Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools. |
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Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck. |
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Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools. |
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Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering. |
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Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools. |
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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. |
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Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$58,519.00 |
$28.13 |
$17.13 |
$18.72 - $37.11 |
Hartford |
$37,153.00 |
$17.86 |
$13.62 |
$13.60 - $23.75 |
New Haven |
$46,948.00 |
$22.56 |
$14.77 |
$14.83 - $29.90 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities. |
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