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Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.85)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.33)
  3. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.24)
  4. Construct - Things (4.22)
  5. Set up, assemble - Things (4.17)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.17)
  7. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.17)
  8. Repair - Things (4.07)
  9. Use my brain - Data (4.05)
  10. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.02)
  11. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  12. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.98)
  13. Follow through, get things done - People (3.88)
  14. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.78)
  15. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.78)
  16. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  17. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  18. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  19. Operate, drive - Things (3.60)
  20. Plan - Data (3.55)
  21. Listen - People (3.50)
  22. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)
  23. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  24. Imagine - Data (3.50)
  25. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  2. Repairing (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  3. Visual Color Discrimination (3.75)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  5. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.62)
  6. Finger Dexterity (3.62)
  7. Near Vision (3.62)
  8. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  10. Information Ordering (3.50)
  11. Visualization (3.50)
  12. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.85)
  2. Dependability (4.48)
  3. Cooperation (4.35)
  4. Leadership (4.33)
  5. Integrity (4.23)
  6. Initiative (4.10)
  7. Independence (4.07)
  8. Analytical Thinking (4.05)
  9. Stress Tolerance (4.04)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.03)
  11. Self Control (4.01)
  12. Innovation (3.98)
  13. Persistence (3.88)
  14. Concern for Others (3.78)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.73)
  16. Social Orientation (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.43)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.41)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.28)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.24)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (4.22)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.22)
  7. Handling and Moving Objects (4.17)
  8. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.07)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.02)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.92)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.86)
  12. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.66)
  13. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.60)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.55)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.43)
  2. Read Tape Measure (4.43)
  3. Read Technical Drawings (4.43)
  4. Distinguish Colors (4.24)
  5. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.24)
  6. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.22)
  7. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.22)
  8. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (4.22)
  9. Bend Tubing Or Conduit (4.17)
  10. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.17)
  11. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.07)
  12. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.07)
  13. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (4.07)
  14. Construct Or Fabricate Electrical Parts Or Fixtures (4.07)
  15. Install Electrical Conduit Or Tubing (4.07)
  16. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (4.07)
  17. Install Lead-In Wires To Control Boxes And Other Components (4.07)
  18. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (4.07)
  19. Replace Electronic Components (4.07)
  20. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.07)
  21. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (4.07)
  22. Splice Electric Cable (4.07)
  23. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (4.07)
  24. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.07)
  25. Splice Electric Or Communications Trunk Lines (4.07)
  26. Maintain Electrician's Tools Or Equipment (4.07)
  27. Perform Safety Inspections In Construction Or Resource Extraction Setting (4.02)
  28. Adhere To Safety Procedures (4.02)
  29. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.02)
  30. Inspect Electrical Installation For Code Conformance (4.02)
  31. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.92)
  32. Estimate Cost For Repair Services (3.66)
  33. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (3.60)
  34. Plan Or Organize Work (3.55)