47-2111.00 · Task explorer
Electricians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 21 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2022.
21 tasks shown
Core · Task 2882 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Core · Task 2888 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 2887 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Core · Task 2883 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 2873 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Core · Task 2875 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Core · Task 2879 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
Core · Task 2880 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Core · Task 2881 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Core · Task 2878 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 2874 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Core · Task 2876 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Core · Task 2884 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Core · Task 2877 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Core · Task 2886 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Core · Task 20439 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
Core · Task 2892 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
Core · Task 2885 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
Core · Task 2890 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Core · Task 2891 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
Supplemental · Task 2893 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
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