Assists electricians by carrying materials, digging trenches, and prepping work areas.
You haul spools of wire, drill holes for conduit, and clean up the site. It is a great way to see if the trade fits before applying to an apprenticeship.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No experience needed; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Carrying material, digging and prepping sites are physical jobsite tasks; robots aren't close to doing this on real construction sites.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to electrical contractors for helper jobs; some states need a quick trainee registration
Classes: Shop or construction class, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-3013.
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