About This Career Path
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Salary Breakdown
Helpers--Electricians
Average
$39,220
ANNUAL
$18.86
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,320
ANNUAL
$14.10
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,350
ANNUAL
$17.96
HOURLY
Expert Level
$47,270
ANNUAL
$22.73
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Helpers--Electricians
1,080
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Helpers--Electricians
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Helper
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Apprentice
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Electrician
Supporting Programs
Helpers--Electricians
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
In Person
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Credential
In Person
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Credential
In Person
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Credential
In Person
Mohave Community College
Credential
In Person
Top Expected Tasks
Helpers--Electricians
01
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
02
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
03
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
04
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
05
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.
06
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
07
Clean work area and wash parts.
08
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
09
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
10
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Helpers--Electricians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
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