[Core] [56% incumbents] Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  DWAs: Create construction or installation diagrams.

[Core] [56% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  DWAs: Repair electrical equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | Repair electrical equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  DWAs: Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
  DWAs: Repair electrical equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  DWAs: Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  DWAs: Train construction or extraction personnel. | Direct construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
  DWAs: Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
  DWAs: Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
  DWAs: Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
  DWAs: Estimate construction project costs. | Create construction or installation diagrams.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports. | Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
  DWAs: Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
  DWAs: Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
  DWAs: Update job related knowledge or skills.

[Core] [54% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
  DWAs: Dig holes or trenches.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Building and Construction (imp:3.67 lvl:4.62) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administration and Management (imp:3.58 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mechanical (imp:3.42 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.40 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Design (imp:3.32 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.17 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.87 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Psychology (imp:2.68 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  English Language (imp:2.64 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:2.48 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:2.43 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:2.33 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Physics (imp:2.27 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Education and Training (imp:2.21 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.18 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.11 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.07 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.98 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.64 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:1.61 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:1.54 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:1.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.45 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Visualization (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.71 lvl:5.86) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.63 lvl:4.56) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.50 lvl:5.06) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:4.46 lvl:3.20) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.43 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.36 lvl:4.28) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.32 lvl:4.17) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.28 lvl:5.98) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.22 lvl:4.29) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.21 lvl:3.37) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.16 lvl:2.96) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.15 lvl:4.12) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.97 lvl:3.04) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.95 lvl:3.31) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.91 lvl:3.94) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.86 lvl:3.06) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.75 lvl:3.99) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.74 lvl:3.67) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.72 lvl:3.87) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.67 lvl:2.94) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.65 lvl:3.43) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.64 lvl:2.77) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.63 lvl:3.92) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.60 lvl:3.36) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Processing Information (imp:3.54 lvl:3.19) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.52 lvl:3.56) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.49 lvl:4.14) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.49 lvl:2.72) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.48 lvl:3.54) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.38 lvl:3.07) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.37 lvl:4.07) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.30 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.27 lvl:2.42) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.21 lvl:3.95) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.20 lvl:3.69) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.95 lvl:2.85) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.31) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.59 lvl:2.36) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.55 lvl:1.85) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:2.36 lvl:2.07) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.31 lvl:2.05) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.38) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.35) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cooperation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.83) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.82) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.65) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.52) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.08) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Troubleshooting (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Technology Design (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 757,220
  annual_median    : $63,190
  annual_pct10     : $42,640
  annual_pct25     : $49,430
  annual_pct75     : $83,940
  annual_pct90     : $108,510
  annual_mean      : $71,490
  hourly_median    : $30.38

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($101,310)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($37,440)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.706x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:  599,700  median: $  61,790
  Manufacturing                            emp:   52,590  median: $  74,550
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   24,670  median: $  59,090
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   23,360  median: $  79,970
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  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    5,520  median: $  81,280
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,470  median: $  74,340

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An electrician is a tradesperson specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, transmission lines,  stationary machines, and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure. Electricians may also specialize in wiring ships, airplanes, and other mobile platforms, as well as data and cable lines.


== Terminology ==
Electricians were originally people who demonstrated or studied the principles of electricity, often electrostatic generators of one form or another.	 
In the United States, electricians are divided into two primary categories: lineperson, who work on electric utility company distribution systems at higher voltages, and wiremen, who work with the lower voltages utilized inside buildings.  Wiremen are generally trained in one of five primary specialties: commercial, residential, light industrial, industrial, and low-voltage wiring, more commonly known as Voice-Data-Video, or VDV.  Other sub-specialties such as control wiring and fire-alarm may be performed by specialists trained in the devices being installed, or by inside wiremen.
Electricians are trained to one of three levels: Apprentice, Journeyperson, and Master Electrician.  In the US and Canada, apprentices work and receive a reduced compensation while learning their trade.  They generally take several hundred hours of classroom instruction and are contracted to follow apprenticeship standards for a period of between three and six years, during which time they are paid as a percentage of the Journeyperson's pay.  Journeymen are electricians who have completed their Apprenticeship and who have been found by the local, State, or National licensing body to be competent in the electrical trade.  Master Electricians have performed well in the trade for a period of time, often seven to ten years, and have passed an exam to demonstrate superior knowledge of the National Electrical Code, or NEC.
Service electricians are tasked to respond to requests for isolated repairs and upgrades.  They have skills troubleshooting wiring problems, installing wiring in existing buildings, and making repairs. Construction electricians primarily focus on larger projects, such as installing all new electrical system for an entire building, or upgrading an entire floor of an office building as part of a remodeling process. Other specialty areas are marine electricians, research electricians and hospital electricians. "Electrician" is also used as the name of a role in stagecraft, where electricians are tasked primarily with hanging, focusing, and operating stage lighting.  In this context, the Master Electrician is the show's chief electrician.  Although theater electricians routinely perform electrical work on stage lighting instruments and equipment, they are not part of the electrical trade and have a different set of skills and qualifications from the electricians that work on building wiring.
In the film industry and on a television crew the head electrician is referred to as a Gaffer.
Electrical contractors are businesses that employ electricians to design, install, and maintain electrical systems.  Contractors are responsible for generating bids for new jobs, hiring tradespeople for the job, providing material to electricians in a timely manner, and communicating with architects, electrical and building engineers, and the customer to plan and complete the finished product.
In British English, an electrician is colloquially known as a spark or a sparky.


== Training and regulation of trade ==

Many jurisdictions have regulatory restrictions concerning electrical work for safety reasons due to the many hazards of working with electricity. Such requirements may be testing, registration or licensing. Licensing requirements vary between jurisdictions.


=== Australia ===
An electrician's license entitles the holder to carry out all types of electrical installation work in Australia without supervision. However, to contract, or offer to contract, to carry out electrical installation work, a licensed electrician must also be registered as an electrical contractor. Under Australian law, electrical work that involves fixed wiring is strictly regulated and must almost always be performed by a licensed electrician or electrical contractor. A local electrician can handle a range of work including air conditioning, light fittings and installation, safety switches, smoke alarm installation, inspection and certification and testing and tagging of electrical appliances.
To provide data, structured cabling systems, home automation & theatre, LAN, WAN and VPN data solutions or phone points, an installer must be licensed as a Telecommunications Cable Provider under a scheme controlled by Australian Communications and Media Authority
Electrical licensing in Australia is regulated by the individual states. In Western Australia, the Department of Commerce tracks licensee's and allows the public to search for individually named/licensed Electricians.
Currently in Victoria the apprenticeship lasts for four years, during three of those years the apprentice attends trade school in either a block release of one week each month or one day each week. At the end of the apprenticeship the apprentice is required to pass three examinations, one of which is theory based with the other two practically based. Upon successful completion of these exams, providing all other components of the apprenticeship are satisfactory, the apprentice is granted an A Class licence on application to Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).
An A Class electrician may perform work unsupervised but is unable to work for profit or gain without having the further qualifications necessary to become a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) or being in the employment of a person holding REC status. However, some exemptions do exist.
In most cases a certificate of electrical safety must be submitted to the relevant body after any electrical works are performed.
Safety equipment used and worn by electricians in Australia (including insulated rubber gloves and mats) needs to be tested regularly to ensure it is still protecting the worker. Because of the high risk involved in this trade, this testing needs to be performed regularly and regulations vary according to state. Industry best practice is the Queensland Electrical Safety Act 2002, and requires six-monthly testing.


=== Canada ===

Training of electricians follows an apprenticeship model, taking four or five years to progress to fully qualified journeyperson level. Typical apprenticeship programs consists of 80-90% hands-on work under the supervision of journeymen and 10-20% classroom training.  Training and licensing of electricians is regulated by each province, however professional licenses are valid throughout Canada under Agreement on Internal Trade. An endorsement under the Red Seal Program provides additional competency assurance to industry standards.
In order for individuals to become a licensed electricians, they need to have 9000 hours of practical, on the job training. They also need to attend school for 4 terms and pass a provincial exam. This training enables them to become journeyperson electricians. Furthermore, in British Columbia, an individual can go a step beyond that and become a "FSR", or field safety representative. This credential gives the ability to become a licensed electrical contractor and to pull permits. Notwithstanding this, some Canadian provinces only grant "permit pulling privileges" to current Master Electricians, that is, a journeyperson who has been engaged in the industry for three years and has passed the Master's examination (i.e. Alberta).  The various levels of field safety representatives are A, B and C. The only difference between each class is that they are able to do increasingly higher voltage and current work.


=== United Kingdom ===
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A journeyman is a worker, skilled in a given building trade or craft, who has successfully completed an official apprenticeship qualification. Journeymen are considered competent and authorized to work in that field as a fully qualified employee. They earn their license by education, supervised exp

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Electricians are skilled tradespeople who install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in buildings, ensuring all work complies with relevant electrical codes and safety standards. They work across construction, manufacturing, and service industries, handling everything from residential wiring to complex industrial electrical systems. This trade requires strong problem-solving abilities, manual dexterity, and comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory and building construction.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
An electrician begins their day by reviewing blueprints and sketching wiring layouts to plan electrical installations according to building specifications and local codes. They spend significant time performing physical tasks like threading wires through conduits, connecting circuits to breakers and transformers, and installing electrical fixtures using various power tools and testing equipment. Much of the work involves climbing ladders or working from scaffolds to access wiring in walls, ceilings, and other concealed areas. They regularly test electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance. Communication with supervisors, clients, and team members is constant throughout the day to coordinate work activities. Troubleshooting and repair work often requires methodical problem-solving when electrical systems malfunction.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful electricians combine strong realistic and conventional personality traits, excelling at hands-on problem-solving and systematic work approaches. They possess excellent problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities, allowing them to quickly identify electrical issues and determine effective solutions. Manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness are essential for precise wiring work in tight spaces. Those who thrive demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as electrical work demands strict adherence to safety protocols and code requirements. Strong communication skills enable effective collaboration with construction teams and clear explanation of electrical issues to clients.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most electricians enter the field through post-secondary certificate programs (61.7% of workers) that provide foundational electrical training after high school completion. Others begin with high school diplomas (30.6%) and pursue apprenticeships that combine classroom instruction with hands-on experience under experienced electricians. Formal apprenticeship programs typically last 4-5 years and are often jointly administered by unions and contractors. Entry-level positions may start as electrical helpers before advancing to journeyman electrician status upon completion of training requirements and licensing exams.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Electricians can advance along several pathways, from specializing in particular systems like industrial controls or power line work to moving into supervisory roles directing electrical crews. Many experienced electricians become electrical contractors, starting their own businesses and taking on larger commercial projects. Others transition into related technical roles such as electrical inspectors, estimators, or engineering technicians. The strong foundation in electrical systems also opens doors to specialized fields like automation, renewable energy installation, or electrical equipment repair and maintenance.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The electrician profession employs 757,220 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $63,190 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $42,640 at the 10th percentile to $108,510 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Oregon offering the highest median wages at $101,310 compared to Puerto Rico's $37,440, representing a 2.71x ratio. Construction employs the vast majority (599,700 workers), followed by manufacturing (52,590) and administrative services (24,670). Strong demand is driven by ongoing construction activity, infrastructure modernization, and the growing complexity of electrical systems in buildings. The transition to renewable energy systems and smart building technologies creates additional growth opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Electricians face low automation risk due to the highly variable, problem-solving nature of electrical work that requires manual dexterity in unpredictable environments. The core activities of threading wires through conduits, troubleshooting electrical problems, and working in confined spaces remain difficult to automate effectively. However, technology integration continues through advanced diagnostic tools, digital blueprints, and smart electrical systems that enhance rather than replace human expertise.

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  [skill_overlap] Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both trades share high Building and Construction knowledge (3.7+ importance), similar problem sensitivity requirements, and overlapping work in construction environments.
    data: Building and Construction knowledge overlap
    data: Problem Sensitivity ability
    data: Construction industry employment
  [knowledge_overlap] Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (49-9051.00) — confidence:high
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    data: Electrical system knowledge
    data: Installation transferable skills
    data: Safety and security knowledge overlap
  [transferable_skill] Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Repairing skill overlap
    data: Electrical equipment focus
  [riasec_cluster] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Realistic RIASEC profile
    data: Problem sensitivity abilities
    data: Electrical repair activities
  [task_similarity] Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (51-2022.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Assembly and installation tasks
    data: Finger dexterity abilities
    data: Attention to detail work style
  [wage_band] Boilermakers (47-2011.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Both skilled construction trades fall within similar wage ranges and require comparable levels of technical training and physical work.
    data: Construction trades employment
    data: Job Zone 3 education requirements
    data: Physical work activities

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