12R Interior Electrician

OVERVIEW
The Interior Electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of all of the Army National Guard's interior electrical systems.

JOB DUTIES

• Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes and lightning rods
• Read blueprints, wire plans and repair orders to determine layouts/repair
• Test equipment for the operational conduction of circuits
• Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires and faulty equipment
• Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures

TRAINING
Job training for an Interior Electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks and four days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instruction, including instruction for installation and repair.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Fundamentals of electricity
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting
• Safety procedures
• Techniques for wiring switches, outlets and junction boxes

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORES(S)
Electronics (EL): 93

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HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in electricity, science and math
• Ability to use hand tools
• Preference for doing physical work

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with an electrical contracting company.