Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
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
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test amps
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets
Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment
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