Helpers-Electricians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 22,010 - 47,080; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Electrician Helper in the United States to assist electricians by performing various duties that require less skill, including installation, maintenance, and repair tasks. This is a valuable entry-level position that offers a pathway for growth within the electrical field. The job demand is projected to increase, with a typical yearly salary ranging from $22,010 to $47,080, reflecting strong opportunities in this sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to electrical systems.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds.
• Install copper‑clad ground rods using a manual post driver.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring using a test meter.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings with tools.

Skills

Active Listening

Quality Control Analysis

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Record‑keeping software

Report generation software

Computer‑aided drafting or design software

Job description

Electrician Helper Job Description

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

Electrician Helper Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• Install copper‑clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using a test meter.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.

Electrician Helper Skills

• 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.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Other Electrician Helper Job Titles

• Unindentured Apprentice
• Electrician’s Assistant
• Electrician
• Electrician Apprentice
• Electrical Apprentice

Job Demand for Electrician Helpers

In 2016, there was an estimated 73,200 jobs in the United States for Electrician Helper. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.5%, above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 7,700 new jobs for Electrician Helper by 2026.

Electrician Helper Salary

The typical yearly salary for Electrician Helpers ranges from $22,010 to $47,080.

Tools & Technologies Used by Electrician Helpers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Record‑keeping software
• Report generation software
• Computer‑aided drafting or design software