High school diploma or GED.
Complete on-the-job training.
Prepare to work by taking courses through trade schools and community colleges such as electronics, electricity, general math and drafting.
Almost all electrician helpers receive helpful on-the-job training from an experienced worker.
Usually work 40 hours per week.
May work nights and weekends to meet construction deadlines or handle emergencies.
Frequently travel to new job sites.
ELECTRICIAN HELPERS will:
Assist electricians with installing and maintaining electrical systems.
May work indoors or outdoors (depending on type of work).
Train on the job.
Nebraska median wage is $23,444 per year.
About 3.3% or slower than average growth rate.
Employ 423 in Nebraska with 19 job openings each year.
ELECTRICIAN HELPERS frequently:
Use hands and fingers to grasp, move or assemble objects.
Stand or walk for long periods of time.
Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
Bend or twist their body.
Repeat the same movements.
Keep or regain their balance.
It is important that ELECTRICIAN HELPERS be able to:
Use hands and fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.