Day In The Life Of An Electrician
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I've seen a lot of videos titled "A Day in the Life of an Electrician" but you're the only one who actually shows what you do instead of just talking about it. Thank you so much for letting us see what you do!
No problem! Glad to help :)
@@DailyElectrician is this a hard trade to get your head around. I'm still not sure what trade I'm going to get in to. Ain't no math genius
@@praytherosaryeveryday2709 not a lot of math involved. Everything's pretty standard but I recommend Ugly's electrical reference book for when it does come up.
sorry i didnt get a notication for your reply, but no. once you get the hang of it, its pretty simple and repetitive.
@@DailyElectrician Please tell me what to do about current on AC pipes, obviously neutral running to the panel this way from somewhere.
If you’re running out of video ideas, more vlogs like this I would really enjoy.
YES!!!
I greatly appreciate you so descriptively demonstrating what an electrician does on a typical day’s work. This better informed me on a possible future care path. Thanks so much!
Glad you found it useful! ☺️🙏🏼
I’m considering to become an electrician, and I just wanted to say that your videos are really helpful! Keep up the good work, much support.
Thanks I really appreciate the comment, glad they are helpful :) Thanks! Appreciate the sub! 🙏🏼❤️
@@DailyElectrician I was just wondering if how much u get paid per year?
depends. usually around 60k-75k non union
@@DailyElectrician since you make around 60k non-union, i don't want to sound weird but are you happy with your life about being an electrician?
being an electrician is fine
I just started my electrician classes not too long ago. I've been kind of curious lately, but thanks for the insight bro. Your vids definitely help, I can't wait to get started.
This is the best video I’ve seen so far, someone actually showing what you do on the job, I’m gonna start my apprenticeship soon and this was just the video I needed thank you!!🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
Congrats and glad it was helpful :)
Thanks for all your work lighting up our world!
aw, thanks! 🙏🏼❤️
As someone who's been working a cushy desk job for some time, I'm so ready to get into an electrician apprenticeship.
nice, keep me posted! make the jump! :)
Keep your desk job.
@@joejoe6949 Nope
@@camelusdromedarius3789 How did it turn out? Considering as well.
@@CaseNumber00 I found an apprenticeship program I liked out in Arizona and was emailing back and forth with some electrical companies out there, but I've put the brakes on it for now and am looking into some other things like going to school or just traveling for a bit. I'm getting out of the military in a couple of years, so I'm trying to explore all my options before committing to something else. My gf is also planning on joining, which further complicates things ha
But I might very well might still pursue electrician. I do want to work with my hands and my head, and I love the idea of seeing the progress right there in front of me. Keep following electrician channels like this guy if you're interested, they'd know better than I.
I'm considering becoming an electrician and this kind of video helps immensely!
Awesome, happy to help! I also upload daily videos each weekday after work if you are looking for more content
looks a lot better than 100K debt and a desk job
yeah, to each their own though :)
Meh, I quit my apprenticeship to start a desk job. It's tough on your body working 10-12 hours+ per day without breaks working in all weather conditions. Tight spots, etc.
Question. What’s the process like before actually beginning the hands off stuff for the day like? Like do you meet up with a “journeyman” and they send you job locations and a list of what to do? And on average how many jobs do you usually do a day?
This channel is awesome man I’m about to start in the trade coming in as a helper I honestly can’t wait to learn
Thanks so much! Nice! Congrats!
Yo. Awesome video. I'm currently studying boilermaking, but after watching this video, I'll surely make this trade my next mission. Very thanks, all the way from South Africa.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the comment :D
Great Video! I'm a junior in high school and I really don't want any student loans so I'm either interested in electricity or plumbing. I was wondering what is a typical work schedule like? Do you work weekends?
Good stuff, mate. I like watching the daily things you do, like working and whatnot. Always cool to see how you do things! The music makes me laugh, because it is so unfitting for what is actually going on lol
ty m8 ty. I'm happy to hear that. haha, just time lapse music XD XD but I hear you though haha
Xanax bars
lol
You get yourself some knee pads my man. It’ll definitely save your knees
for sure, thanks!
Helpful videos for studying vocational English vocabulary and terms. Thank you !
:)
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences 👏👏👏💪💪💪
Not a problem, I upload new work videos every week day :)
hi! i teach english to a group of future electricians and your video is of great use to me, so they can see how a day will look like once they become graduates. thanks so much for sharing!
Hey, could you make a video about getting an electrical apprenticeship as a young person? Thanks!!
Yessir represent 💪🏽
☺️
Ayo homie looks baked the whole vid and he wanted Taco Bell this man stoned
never touched drugs
Thanks for sharing bro looks interesting I’m highly considering this trade but I will do more research on it first
no problem, thanks for watching :)
Iam lndian electrician that me helps that any country
I’m going to college to wrestle then going right into IBEW apprentice can’t wait been wanting to do it since I was a kid already be leading on the sode
"It's that easy guy"
Great Job man
Thank you!
This is not an electrician video its a comedy video. This man hilarious
glad you enjoyed :)
I’m strongly considering becoming an electrician so I’m gonna sub and start watching a lot of your vids
Do more of these videos please bro!
i would if i could, sometimes i do similar videos
Great video man
Thanks!
Tips for becoming an electrician apprentice? Union or non-union? 6 years of light manufacturing and distribution services have led me nowhere and at 24 I know the window for opportunities is closing fast.
i have 3 videos that might help you, let me know if this answers some of your questions
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How do I become an electrician apprentice? I don't really know anyone who does it. I'm currently taking a semester of HVAC but it requires SO many expensive tools that I can currently afford. And electrician looks more exciting.
Awesome snappage !
Thanks man! :D
Interested in becoming residential electrician however I want to know your experiences with crawl spaces and having to be in small dark places with spiders and stuff as this is the only thing that is giving me some doubt about pursuing this trade. Thanks heaps!
hasnt been too bad in crawl spaces, dont go into them very often in commercial. ive never really done residential, but on new construction it shouldnt be a problem if they ever even go under a house.
In residential service work I’m always going in tight places in addicts to either run wire are make junctions (keep in my these addicts get up to about 160 degrees hot in them during the summer depending on where you live) . I find most houses tend to have wasp flying around during the summer in plus breathing in insulation makes me congested as hell. I’d recommend wearing a mask and bringing wasp spray.
I appreciate these videos. These past couple of days have been full of research on what it's like being an electrician. Are you a residential electrician? And are you union or non-union?
glad to hear that! mainly commercial, but i do it all. just switched to an industrial company/ the union 2 months ago.
@@DailyElectrician awesome! Thank you for your quick reply. I just have one more quick question. Are tattoos an issue in the electrician field and would hand tattoos be acceptable?
no problem, happy to help. tattoos arent an issue that im aware of. i see many people with tattoos
God bless (sneeze)! Okay, I didn't know I needed to have my sawsall, thanks.
Happy to help
Great video. Thanks for the info.
I had a hard time hearing you over the music though!
I'm sorry about that! Thanks for the feedback :)
i wasn't expecting that lil wyte
lol
Hey man, I hope you still respond! I think I’m gonna get into a tech school for learning all this because I really have no idea what I want to do, but from what I’ve seen, this is a very good and enjoyable career. Im just curious, is this career worth it and fulfilling. My biggest fear is to be miserable, but I feel like if I get into this I could really enjoy it, even though I’m super indecisive on what I want to do. Any tips or ideas will help, thank you! :)
each job has a different fulfillment to each person. its worth it and doesnt hurt to try. Worst case you don't like it and then you don't do it anymore, not a big deal :) you won't know until you try :)
maybe try messing around with some electrical supplies and build some stuff
Could you listen to music in one ear through a secured wireless earbud on the job? I could do any job aslong as I can vibe to music whilst doin it.
depends on company and what kind of job your doing.Most of the time you’ll probably be able to.
yeah, depends who you work for, who you are working with, and the rules of the jobsite. but for the most part its not a problem if you are alone and can still hear other things in the background (not blasting and oblivious to others around you)
I am looking for a job in the field of electricity with good experience in this field since my young age and I work in it and I love it very much
Motivation
Wow my friend, where did you studied? I will love to search more about that carrer. Hello from Peru, I'm planning to move there the next year to work :)
i went to school locally, here is there website. www.area1jatc.com hope this helps
Do another video!!
i cant unless i wanna get fired :/
I’m taking a trade 9 months can’t wait to start I just hate math
nice! congrats!
Do you have a tool that diagnoses most problems or do you need to know what is wrong based on what is going on.
you need to know for 99% of the problems. only tool i can think of is a plug tester to tell you what is wrong, or maybe a multi meter. but you still gotta know what it means and how to fix the problem.
What electrician school did you attend? Also, how long did it take for you to be hired? I just need to know because I might pursue this career after high school graduation in may, 2020.
area1jatc.com
i already had a job before i started school
@@DailyElectrician Oh. Thanks for the link man, i'll be sure to really consider this career. One last question: How old were you when started?
@@keitheowest8578 you have to have a high school diploma, and other legal stuff so like 17-18
I was thinking about becoming an electrician, but I am already Twenty-Eight with no experience in even a related field of work; I have experience in working in restaurants, retail and healthcare(Orderly work.)
never too late
As long as you stay humble you’re fine. There’s gonna be younger guys telling you how to do things. Keep your head down and you’ll be fine
or head up? lol
Apprenticeship is the way to go you get paid to learn the trade
This was great
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Do you have to pay with your personal money for the equipment? Is it hard to be an electrician because I’m only half way through secondary school but and electrician is a steady job and a well-paid job!
If you are referring to hands tools not always. some companies will give them to you and other companies you'll have to have your own. if you're talking about like benders and stuff like that then that's company provided. not too hard to be an electrician
Were you sarcastic at the beginning about loving to work? Ive yet to find a job I love or even am somewhat interested in
yeah i was being sarcastic, but its not a bad job lol
Every job has its pros and cons
yeah
I'm actually really hoping to become a electrician, but it's hard to get an apprenticeship
yeah i hear that a lot 😢 hope you can get into one soon!
@@DailyElectrician wow thanks for the reply man, didn't expect it, gonna do a pre-app soon and hopefully get one 🤞
i do my best :)
nice! keep me posted :)
How much do you have to work from heights? Is always part of the job? I’m starting an apprenticeship soon and just wanna know. Because I got a family to provide for and I’m trying to have a career working with my hands.
This career requires more brains then hands
I think this thumbnail needs a picture of an apprentice covered in lead silica concrete dust from overhead hammer drilling 1000 holes a day. I speak from experience lmao. They hung up the MSDS sheets after I finished too haha. Good job good work we'll mostly likely lay you off haha. I could mention for the laughs I heard later the crew I was supposed to be assigned to traded me away for new drills and left me with all the broken drills haha. Those guys are so funny and they were in business a hundred years from what the school told me. Yeah those guys are 'cliquey' haha. They didn't even offer me a mask and made fun of me when I asked for one. They made a huge deal about how they would have to wear masks if I did and they didn't want to because they were doing other things... lmao does that sound crazy? Some of them guys were crazy I swear haha. I could take a shower and a bath and another shower and still couldn't get that itchiness off my skin. When does the hazing stop? I got way too many stories putting up with knuckle heads in the trades some I wish I could forget. I really earned those paychecks haha. Ok good job good work.
yeah the bullshit is annoying, sounds like you had some bad companies to work for, as did i 😢
Never really thought about being an electrician, currently going to school and don’t know what i want to do, dont have the money for it. One day i just googled different types of trades and this one seemed like the only one that interested me, a little. Any advice you would give someone like myself who isn’t sold on being an electrician yet but is curious?
Nice videos btw. I appreciate the uploads because I’m curious as to what electricians do and if i should get into it. I just don’t want to start my apprenticeship and hate it and have to start all over again haha. Thanks again man
Maybe try to ask an Electrical company if you can work for them for a little while to get a feel for the field? I feel like most states now require you to be in an apprentiship though to do electrical work. Worst case just leave the apprentiship if you don't like it (if that's your only way to try electrical) or maybe do some home projects (be safe please). Hope this helps!
Is this union or non union? Thank you
Nice video man! You should use your electrician skills/knowledge and make tutorials for aspiring electricians
Thank you, I have made a few but I will make more when I build a house! :)
Nice man! that would be a good time to make some videos. But even tutorials of wiring at a smaller scale would be nice
I'll keep that in mind, thank you :)
3 days to mount 3 boxes ?
Don't show these kids that .
i dont even remember whats in this video 😂 sounds like youre doing something different tho. keep it up you'll go far 👍🏼☺️
I wanna become an electrician, but have no idea where and how to start learning about the job coz I’m still a 19 years old student in high school trying to catch up with English any advices?
find a local apprentiship to get into, they should teach you everything you need to know.
TheCorvetteKid I’ll do as u said thanks to you bro
Apply to your local IBEW. Take the test (study algebra1 & reading comprehension) . If you pass the test then you have an interview date. Be genuine and professional during your interview. You will possibly get a letter wit your interview score and rank. Most classes consist of 15-30 people.
My future job after my senior year!
Nice, Wish you success! Thanks for the sub!
Update on life?
@@bloodyplays4816 it’s my last year in New York for career advance training almost done
@@trevorepinal621 do you enjoy it and was it worth it so far in your opinion? I'm in my senior year now graduating in june and trying to figure out what trade I wanna pursue as a career.
@@bloodyplays4816 it’s all worth it at the end, trust I highly recommend
Im looking into electrician apprenticeship's but im not the best at maths, im worried about that. Do you require to be really good at math ?
just know algebra and you'll be good :)
So everyone knows this is not what every electricians day looks like , that’s a very very easy day right there I would kill for my days to be like that
maybe everyone doesn't know
TheBig Nig very true . Union is the way to go unless you plan on owning your own business , then you can make a pretty penny in resi or commercial
Do you use any equations they teach u in school? Cuz they have me bored outta my mind
i haven't, depends what you're doing specifically but mostly not at all.
3:59 I thought that was sticking out of the ceiling
Hi, I have a question,what type electrician are you? For example industrial , maintenance.And how many hours do you work nomally?
Commercial electrcian basically, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
@@DailyElectrician Thanks apptrciate.
My 17-year old is considering going to trade school (electrician) rather than going 100k in debt for a 4-year degree. I told him there will always be a need for people with electrical knowledge even when the (powers that be) release Nikola Tesla's wireless electricity. I'm not worried about robots taking electrician jobs anytime soon either, LOL.
True that! :)
Is being an electrician dangerous at all? Also how was the class room when you were doing your apprenticeship?
Only if you're working around live panels for the most part. It was pretty good, not too hard.
TheCorvetteKid was a great night
hello sir i have oven 240v/260 v i can i plug into 220v? please answer thanks
im not sure if it's a big deal or not. maybe check your instruction manual. i would hate for you to use my advice and it blow up. ive never dealt with that situation before, sorry i cant help much. unless you have a voltage tester and can test the socket you are plugging it into.
@@DailyElectrician
Wtf is 260volt??
Are tools provided to you if you work for a company slash union??
depends on the company. some do, some dont
Lmao...?"ilove. Werking...🏃🏃🏃💥
lol
Hello Sir thanks for video
I have one question
I'm trying to go to trade school but can't decide which one is better to start HAVAC or Electrician?
How about the pay scale and work etc?
Thank you
Up to you what you wanna do. Electrical has more sidework opportunities and is a more practical skill in my opinion. I don't know what HVAC guys make money wise. Not sure what you mean by work. Hope this helps.
Go hvac they do electric and more. it is higher skill typically
@@asymptoticsingularity9281 how much havac pay in start in Florida?
@@DailyElectrician you're right too thanks i heard electrician pay more than havac also electrician works in different fields right
HVAC is the modern handyman, they are supposed to be able to do everything that is involved in installing their systems (from some finish carpentry to electric wiring) but it all depends on what outfits you get fit with. Just excel in what you do and the pay will be comparable.
How much do you make a year if you don’t mind me asking?
$70k-80k depending on overtime or not
Can't tell if you were ironic or not in the first 5 seconds😂😂
hahahaha, I am usually not super happy to go to work LOL!
I’m considering becoming an electrician. Do they usually work weekends?
I've only worked like three sundays in 7 1/2 years. depends on the company and what you want to do
What about saturdays? How far do you find yourself driving/traveling for work. Do they really make as much as people say online . 55k yearly? Do you recommend going to a local adult school and completeing a 9month program or entering as an apprentice?
I’m asking because i’m currently a parttime college student working part time and on sayurdays i work all day which i hate. So i’m stuck in this situation of idk what to do i just want to to make decent money and work weekdays and have weekends free.
@@Montesmike15 1 hr drive is normal for where I live. 90% of the time I'm off on weekends, but sunday is double time. I made $94,000 last year without chasing OT so you can do pretty good.
If you are going union, skip the trade school because they wont care or give you credit.
Ryan what do you mean sundays is double time? Hmm so you recommend working as an apprentice instead of doing the 9month program?
@@Montesmike15 I'm union and our contract says sat is always 1.5 times pay and sunday is always 2 times. If they have me working on Sunday, I make $76 an hour.
If you are going union, then skip the class and sign up at the hall as an apprentice or find a company to give you a letter of intent. They will teach you what you need to know and you will be getting paid to go.
If you go non union, it will help you get hired with no experience.
Rally cool i start my first day as a helper tomorrow. Some more electrical videos would be awesome.
Thanks, I'll try to make some for you! Best luck on your first day! :D
how has it been?
How has it been
@@jaluntaylor4596 awesome, I'm in my own van now doing roughs and finals and have my own helper
@@dadtothebone4859 how much u making?
If I knew civil works, everything would be better, however it fulfills its function.
Pan head screws is what you should be using.
8:02 What's the tune?
RepublicOfCatyes lil wyte oxy cotton
@@mike0226ps3 Thanks
8:02 song??????
Jesus, this looks like rocket science to me. How long does it take to feel confident you can do this project?
Just depends how often you repeat the things you want to do. How quickly you can remember and repeat tasks. Could be days, weeks, months, years, etc.
@@DailyElectrician well tomorrow is my first day as an apprentice. Hopefully I turn out like you.
oh dang congrats! i hope it goes well! :) oh gosh, lol. you can be better :)
@@TheCoffeeNut711 How is it going so far. Do you feel more comfortable with what you're doing?
@@caleb2402 Yeah, the only thing that is hard is being around my coworkers who have done this for years. You feel so small. Other than that, its not scary
Loved the video man, curious if you think pursuing electrical at 23 is viable? I need to get my ged and then I assume take a lot of classes before I could start correct? Thank you!
people start at 50-60 lol... you dont need to take any classes just get into an apprentiship. welcome :)
TheCorvetteKid you the man, and go to sleep it’s 3am here
:) thanks
How difficult is it to become an electrician and what education do you need? I really think I might want to do this
i dont know, im not an engineer...
Lol you know what I mean, engineer haha
... I don't know what you mean if you say it wrong or don't understand what my job is. 🤷🏻♂️
@@DailyElectrician i swear I keep typing electrician idk why it’s autocorrecting to engineer
Oof
Id use a sawzall to cut conduit over a hack saw
yeah me too if that company provided tools i would 😂 but i sold mine to a coworker haha
Or a band saw??
yeah
Good video
Thank you 🙏🏼
@@DailyElectrician 😘
Do you think i should go to college or apprenticeship?
do what you want with your life :)
Nice video
thank you!
I mean $112 for a box does sound ridiculous; but wait until they see the labor cost. Especially when we charge by the hour and are filming a TH-cam video.
who loves work !! these ppl must be high
agreed.
Did you have to pay for them boxes out of your own pocket? Or does the company pay for that?
company pays
@@DailyElectrician Thank you for replying! I am trying to get into an apprentice program and your videos are helping a lot. could you possibly do a video on what tools I would need to buy before getting started?
glad to hear that! you shouldnt need to buy anything until you start. some companies/unions buy all your tools for you :)
Good vid. Electrical Engineer here in Jersey so East Coast vs. West Coast lol.
Thanks man! haha, but this isn't engineering (If that's what you meant). West coat lifeeeeeeeeee :P
TheCorvetteKid I know. I do power engineering for commercial and industrial facilities, so a lot of the projects I work on are completed by electricians like yourself.
Nice man, you gotta make a day in the life video of yourself at work (if you don't get in trouble). I'd be interested to see what you do :) Schweeeeeeeet.
Do you have to pay with your own money? Or do the companies pay for ut
Company card probably
the parts i bought? most companies have an account with the electrical supply stores so i never have to pay for anything. this company at the time gave me a company credit card for gas and such.
Sitting on your ass at work is a no no to me that makes you look lazy but that’s just me
Hey man how old were you when you first started are you a journeyman or are you still under someone also what was the exams like im new to the field
I was 20. I'm a Journeyman now. The exam wasn't easy (because my school didn't teach everything on the test) and I didn't study too hard, but I passed on my 3rd attempt.
Thanks man im 26 now you know anyone else who started around that time can it be done
Yeah definitely, I know a guy who started at 45, and another guy in his 50s/60s lol.
Lol why bother i mean im having a hard time understanding time and all that
lol
Did you just lock out a breaker with face tape?
no
Im just asking, safety first.
phase*
do you own an electrical company? Or do you work for one?
i work for one
How do you compare this with carpentry
completely different but still construction, anything in specific you wanna know?
Do these things you have to buy come at your expense? Is that normal?
no you don't buy things with your own money, i had a company credit card. if you have to use your own money you get reimbursed, but you can always say no.
@@DailyElectrician Ok, I was gonna say lol
haha
7:38 Taco Bell Blow Out Time.
hahaha
Are you unionized electrician? Or working for private company?
non union, im not sure what a private company means but its a company thats non union
TheCorvetteKid Thanks. That’s what I meant. I was wondering because I’m on the waitlist for inside wire apprenticeship program and things going pretty crazy for union apprenticeship right now.
what do you mean crazy? so you're going union or not?
TheCorvetteKid I’m still going for Union. But there are not many spots are opening at this moment. However, there are 2000 applicants and growing by 300 every month and 800 on the waitlist. So basically waitlist is still growing and lots of people bumping down even though they did pretty good on the interview.
Do you get paid to travel to each job
no. unless i start my time at the shop or driving out of town
@@DailyElectrician so if you drove an hour and a half to a job site no pay? Personal vehicle? Company vehicle?
no pay, personal vehicle
it all depends. if they let you take a company vehicle home then yes it would all be free