Day in the life
A Day in the Life of an Electrician Helper
What electrician helpers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for an electrician helper?
Load materials. From there, the day usually includes pull wire, install conduit, and mount boxes. Full time.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for an electrician helper working full time.
- Load materials.
- Mount boxes.
- Bend conduit.
- Pull wire.
- Drill through studs.
- Label circuits.
- Clean up.
Where electrician helpers work
Helpers work on residential, commercial and industrial sites.
Hours and schedule
Full time.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Pull wire
- Install conduit
- Mount boxes
- Drill holes
- Carry materials
- Clean up
- Assist electricians
Tools you’ll use every day
- Conduit benders
- Fish tape
- Drills
- Wire strippers
- Multimeters
- Ladders
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Path to a high-paying trade
- Short training
- Learn on the job
- Steady demand
What’s hard
- Low starting pay
- Physical work
- Electrical hazards
- Tight spaces
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I want to be an electrician
- I’m careful
- I like hands-on work
- I learn quickly
- I’m reliable
- I want short training
Not sure? Take the free Electrician Helper fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Test before touching
- Follow lockout/tagout
- Use ladders safely
- Wear eye protection