Helpers--Electricians

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

Tasks Include:

Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: -4.3%

National: +1.0%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$38,340.00

State

$37,160.00

Regional

Helpers--Electricians

Description

Career Cluster:

Architecture & Construction

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

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Helpers--Electricians

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 70.79%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 13.03%
Less than a High School Diploma = 10.71%
Some College Courses = 2.84%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 1.33%
Bachelor's Degree = 1.30%

Related Work Experience

None = 24.66%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 23.04%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.59%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 11.73%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 11.08%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 6.49%
Up to and including 1 month = 5.37%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 3.04%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 37.05%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 15.89%
Up to and including 1 month = 11.52%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.52%
None = 11.16%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 6.44%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 3.83%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.30%
Over 10 years = 1.30%

On-the-Job Training

Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 30.34%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 14.89%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 14.01%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 12.37%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 12.15%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 8.45%
None or short demonstration = 7.78%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Helpers--Electricians

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
Clean work area and wash parts.
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
Operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Helpers--Electricians

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches
Air compressors
Trenching machines (Air spades)
Pneumatic hammer (Airhammers)
Ammeters
Stripping tools (Automatic wire strippers)
Awls
Backhoes
Cable accessories (Bear claw wire threaders)
Blocks or pulleys (Block and tackle equipment)
Articulating boom lift (Bucket trucks)
Wheel bulldozers (Bulldozers)
Screwdrivers (Cabinet tip screwdrivers)
Wire or cable cutters (Cable cutters)
Protective gloves (Cable gripping gloves)
Label making machines (Cable labeling machines)
Cable accessories (Cable lacing needles)
Cable reels
Cable splicing kits (Cable splicing knives)
Banders (Cable tie guns)
Capacitance meters (Capacitance testers)
Hole saws (Circle cutters)
Circuit tracers (Circuit test meters)
Tampers (Compaction tampers)
Deburring equipment (Conduit deburring tools)
Locking pliers (Conduit locknut and reaming pliers)
Circuit tester (Continuity testers)
Power drills (Cordless drills)
Open end wrenches (Crescent wrenches)
Clamp On Multimeter (Current clamps)
Blow torches (Cutting torches)
Desktop computers
Diagonal cut pliers (Diagonal cutting pliers)
Multimeters (Digital multimeters)
Offset socket wrenches (Double-end can socket wrenches)
Workshop presses (Drill presses)
Dump trucks
Impact wrenches (Electric impact drivers)
Manlift or personnel lift (Electric manlifts)
Utility knives (Electricians' knives)
Wire cutters (Electricians' snips)
Track excavators (Excavators)
Light bulb changer (Extension lamp extractors)
Retaining ring pliers (External snap ring pliers)
Fish tape (Fish tape pullers)
Fuse pullers
Gas detectors (Gas leak detection devices)
Gas generators (Generators)
GFI circuit testers (Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers)
Circuit tester (Growlers)
Saws (Hacksaws)
Hammers
Wire lug crimping tool (Hand operated indentors)
Hand trucks or accessories (Handtrucks)
Heat guns
Wire lug crimping tool (Heavy duty crimping tools)
Hex keys (Hex key sets)
Hoists (Hoist trucks)
Hoists
Boring tools (Horizontal boring tools)
Conduit benders (Hydraulic conduit benders)
Calibrated inductance coils or boxes (Inductance testers)
Thermographs (Infrared scanners)
Bolt cutters (Insulated bolt cutters)
Wire or cable cutters (Insulated cable cutters)
Utility knives (Insulated knives)
Nut drivers (Insulated nutdrivers)
Linemans pliers (Insulated pliers)
Screwdrivers (Insulated screwdrivers)
Socket sets (Insulated socket sets)
Specialty wrenches (Insulated wrenches)
Retaining ring pliers (Internal snap ring pliers)
Pneumatic hammer (Jackhammers)
Ladders
Levels
Magnetic tools (Lighted magnet pickups)
Hoists (Line trucks)
Linemans pliers (Lineman's pliers)
Longnose pliers (Long nose pliers)
Circuit tester (Loop PSC testers)
Metal detectors (Magnetic locators)
Conduit benders (Manual conduit benders)
Megohmmeters
Metal detectors (Metal locators)
Multimeters
Nibblers (Nibbler cutting tools)
Voltage or current meters (Non-contact voltage sensors)
Notebook computers
Nut drivers
Ohmmeters
Personal computers
Phasemeters (Phase rotation meters)
Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
Picks
Threading dies (Pipe threaders)
Plumb bobs
Compactors (Pneumatic compacting equipment)
Pipe or tube cutters (Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters)
Post hole digger (Post drivers)
Wire or cable cutters (Power cable cutters)
Conduit benders (Power conduit benders)
Power drills
Punches or nail sets or drifts (Punchdown tools)
Stamping dies or punches (Punches)
Wire or cable cutters (Ratcheting cable cutters)
Circuit tester (Residual current device RCD testers)
Calibrated resistance measuring equipment (Resistance bridges)
Respirators
Saws
Scaffolding
Screwdrivers (Screw-holding screwdrivers)
Screwdrivers
Shears
End cut pliers (Side cutting pliers)
Soldering irons or guns (Soldering irons)
Strap wrenches
Tape measures
Reamers (Tapered reamers)
Magnetic tools (Telescoping lighted pickups)
Threading dies
Threading taps
Tongue and groove pliers
Impedance meters (Transfer impedance meters)
Trenching machines (Trenchers)
Two way radios
Utility knives
Voltage or current meters (Voltage meters)
Welders
Welding masks (Welding hoods)
Wire lug crimping tool (Wire crimpers)
Wire cutters
Fish tape (Wire pullers)
Stripping tools (Wire stripping pliers)
Spiral wrapping (Wire wrap guns)

Technologies Include:

Data base user interface and query software

Recordkeeping software

Word processing software

Report generation software

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Helpers--Electricians

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
74.50	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
72.50	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
72.25	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
70.00	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
69.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
68.25	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
65.75	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
64.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
63.25	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
58.25	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
56.25	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
55.50	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
56.25	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.
53.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
53.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
59.50	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
59.50	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
59.50	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
56.25	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
56.25	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
56.25	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
56.25	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56.25	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
53.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
53.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
53.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
50.00	Gross Body Equilibrium	The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
87.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
83.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
82.25	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
81.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
80.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80.00	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
79.25	Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
78.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
78.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
78.25	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
78.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
77.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
76.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
75.50	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
75.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
73.75	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
72.75	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
72.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
70.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
70.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
69.25	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
67.50	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
67.25	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
67.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
66.50	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
66.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
65.50	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
65.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
65.25	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
62.50	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
62.50	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
61.00	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
60.50	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
59.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
59.00	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
58.75	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
56.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
55.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
85.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
83.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
75.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
75.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
73.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
73.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
72.00	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
69.75	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
67.75	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
67.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
66.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
63.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
63.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
55.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
52.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
50.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
66.67	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
61.17	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Helpers--Electricians

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
97.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
94.40	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
92.40	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
88.60	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
88.40	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
85.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
85.00	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
84.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
79.80	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
79.60	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
79.00	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
79.00	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
78.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.20	Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles	How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
76.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
75.80	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
75.80	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
75.40	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
74.60	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
74.00	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
73.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
73.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
71.20	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
70.40	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
69.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
69.00	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
69.00	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
67.40	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
66.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
65.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
65.60	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
64.20	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
63.00	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
60.60	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
58.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
56.60	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
55.20	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
54.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
50.00	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Helpers--Electricians

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$29,970.00	$38,340.00	$46,470.00
Virginia	$29,510.00	$37,160.00	$45,030.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	$31,110.00	$37,000.00	$43,990.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$31,210.00	$37,550.00	$43,910.00
Central VA/Region2000	$28,230.00	$35,190.00	$40,550.00
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$29,920.00	$36,320.00	$41,890.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$28,440.00	$35,730.00	$39,690.00
Northern Virginia	$34,640.00	$43,170.00	$48,770.00
Piedmont Workforce	$31,360.00	$37,150.00	$43,680.00
Shenandoah Valley	$30,020.00	$37,140.00	$42,770.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	$29,310.00	$37,030.00	$40,850.00
Western Virginia	$28,190.00	$34,690.00	$38,200.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Helpers--Electricians

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	71,500	72,200	+1.0%
Virginia	3,442	3,294	-4.3%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	530	580	+9.4%
Central VA/Region2000	104	107	+2.9%
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	462	489	+5.8%
New River/Mt. Rogers	121	118	-2.5%
Northern Virginia	615	683	+11.1%
Piedmont Workforce	191	207	+8.4%
Shenandoah Valley	143	150	+4.9%
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	349	349	+0.0%

* - Estimated

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.5
Performing General Physical Activities	4.5
Processing Information	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	4.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Working with Computers	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5

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