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Job Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2111.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 56,650.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 607,120 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electricians”.

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Tasks for “Antenna Rigger”

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.

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