Electricians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety codes. Responsibilities include assembling and testing equipment, estimating costs, and performing physical tasks like digging and lifting. Candidates should possess key skills in troubleshooting and installation. This role is essential for the maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment across various settings in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, or maintain wiring or equipment using tools.
• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including digging trenches or lifting.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine equipment locations.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect systems or equipment to identify hazards or need for repair.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Installation

Job description

Electrician Job Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure compliance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Daily Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine locations of wiring or equipment and ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or need for adjustment or repair, ensuring code compliance.

Key Skills

• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding appropriate actions.
• Repairing: Using appropriate tools to fix machines or systems.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Evaluating costs and benefits to select best action.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to assess solutions.
• Active Listening: Fully focusing on others' input, asking questions, not interrupting.
• Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to specifications.

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