O*NET-SOC 47-3013.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1208/2023
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2023
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.008/2023
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.24.008/2023
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2023
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3808/2023
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.3808/2023
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.3808/2023
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.Core7408/2023
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.Core7308/2023
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.Core7408/2023
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.Core7308/2023
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.Core7108/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.9811/2023
Investigative2.1411/2023
Social2.111/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.