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Interior Electrician - 12R


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The interior electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance for all of the Army'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

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for interior electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions, including on-the-job 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

    • Helpful Skills

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

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Electronics (EL) : 93

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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