Career & Job Readiness

JOB SPOTLIGHT

Electrician

RIASEC Code: RC
Lexile Range: 1200L–1460L
Education Required: Post high school certificate
Expected Salary: $37,440–$102,300 (as of 2022)
Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
Career Pathway: Construction

Electricians assemble, install, and maintain electronic wiring in homes or businesses. They use a variety of tools and equipment to do their job effectively. They prepare blueprints and follow instructions to complete installations correctly, and they must pay careful attention to detail. They must have strong literacy skills to obtain information from relevant resources, and they must be able to communicate with supervisors and coworkers—either in person or in writing.
Key Skills
  • Troubleshooting—determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.
  • Repairing—repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Active Listening—giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
  • Speaking—talking to others to convey information effectively.

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