Helpers--Electricians

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (4%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 23 (96%)

• Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean work area and wash parts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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