1. Skills:
 Troubleshooting- Determining causesofoperating errorsand deciding whatto do aboutit
 Repairing- Repairing machinesor systemsusing the needed tools
 Active Listening- Giving fullattention to whatother people are saying, taking time to understand the pointsbeing made, asking questions as
appropriate, and notinterrupting atinappropriate times
 Critical Thinking- Using logicand reasoningto identify the strengths and weaknessesofalternative solutions, conclusions or approachesto
problems
 Judgment and DecisionMaking - Considering the relative costsand benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Abilities:
 ProblemSensitivity - The ability to tellwhen something is wrong or islikely to go wrong Itdoesnot involve solving the problem, only recognizing
there is a problem
 DeductiveReasoning- Theability to apply generalrulesto specificproblemsto produce answersthatmake sense
 Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine piecesof information to form generalrulesor conclusions(includesfinding a relationship among
seemingly unrelated events)
 NearVision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
 Oral Comprehension- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideaspresented through spoken wordsand sentences
 Visual ColorDiscrimination - Theability to match or detect differencesbetween colors, including shadesof color and brightness
Daily Tasks:
 Calibrate meters, gages, and flowratesbased on specifications in technical manuals
 Connectwiresto circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
 Test electricalsystems or continuity of circuits in electricalwiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or
oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
 Use a variety oftools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as
oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps
 Inspect electricalsystems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance
with codes
 Prepare sketchesor follow blueprintsto determine the location of wiring or equipmentand to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
 Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand toolsto locate the cause of a breakdown and correct
the problem
 Advise management on whether continued operation ofequipment could be hazardous
 Repair or replace wiring,equipment, or fixtures, using hand toolsor power tools
 Install ground leadsand connectpower cablesto equipment, such asmotors
 Assemble, install, test, or maintain electricalor electronicwiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand toolsor power tools
 Provide preliminarysketchesor costestimates for materials or services
 Identifying Objects, Actions, andEvents - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differencesor similarities, and detecting
changesin circumstances or events
 Getting Information- Observing,receiving, and otherwise obtaining information fromall relevantsources
 Making Decisions andSolvingProblems - Analyzing information and evaluating resultsto choose the best solution and solve problems
 InspectingEquipment,Structures, orMaterial- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materialsto identify the cause of errorsor other problemsor
defects
 HandlingandMovingObjects - Using handsand armsin handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
 Communicate with other construction or extraction personnelto discussproject details
 Create construction or installation diagrams
 Inspect electricalor electronicsystems for defects
 Install electricalcomponents, equipment, or systems
 Plan layoutof construction, installation, or repairs
 Repair electricalequipment
 Test electricalequipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
 Thread wire or cable through ductsor conduits
Tools:
 Cable reels - Single reelcable trailers, Wheeled wire dispensers, Wire dispensers, Wire dollies, Wire hand caddies
 Screwdrivers - Cabinettip screwdrivers, Conduitfitting and reaming screwdrivers, Phillipshead screwdrivers, Round shankscrewdrivers, Screw-
holding screwdrivers
 Strippingtools - Automaticinsulation strippers, Cable jacketstrippers, Cable sheath strippers, Channellockcrimping tools, End wire strippers
 Voltage orcurrentmeters - Currentclamps, Milliameters, Non-contactvoltage detectors, Test lamps, Volt tick meters
 Wire orcable cutter- Cable butttrimmers, Cable cutters, Coaxialcable cutters, High-leverage cable cutters, Insulated cable cutters
 SolderingEquipment-Soldering Iron, SolderGun, Wick, Tinning Supplies
 Circuit Card Testing-LevelI SubsystemDigitalCartTester