Electrician Helper
Electrician helpers work alongside licensed electricians to support electrical installations and repairs in homes, businesses, and construction sites. You'll use power tools to drill holes, pull wiring through walls, measure and cut electrical materials, and transport equipment to job sites. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting electrical problems using digital test meters and helping build electrical panels and control systems. It's a great entry point into the electrical trade, offering opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while developing technical skills that can lead to an electrician apprenticeship.
Did you know?
Most electrician helpers must complete a formal apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training to advance to journeyman status.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$41,900 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Active Listening
Things to consider
Safety Compliance
Strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and National Electrical Code regulations is mandatory due to the high-risk nature of electrical work.
State Licensing Variations
Licensing requirements and reciprocity agreements vary significantly between states, affecting career mobility and advancement opportunities.
Key responsibilities
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes.