A Day In the Life Of An Electrician - What Do Electricians Do

WELCOME BACK :) Come to work with me for a day! We're roughing in a town home, pulling wire and drilling holes, all the good stuff.
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[@seranadevirus]

I'm about to start trade school to be an electrician. I've spent 18 years in retail/kitchens and I'm finally gonna get out. Definitely looking forward to the challenge!

[@travalicious128]

Be safe out there my friend!

[@capostrength3908]

Same. Finally had a reality check when I realized I’m working 130 hours every 2 weeks for a check that an electrician would make in a week, maybe even more.

[@jokertv2584]

Damn how old are you bro? Isn't that too late

[@raven-chan2071]

​@@jokertv2584 no lol. He can still do it

[@williamm200]

i got laid off retail maybe looking foward to the trade work :D

[@irishhandyman2009]

Glad to see you are doing so well. I'm an ole fart and it does my heart good to see young ppl like you learning a trade that will always be needed. I wish you much luck.

[@jessthesparky]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@angelisais7201]

Good stuff young lady, I’ve been a electrician for about 8 years in California. I noticed you hold your hammer with your hand all the way up the handle , try holding it lower where the grip is and notice how much power you get per swing, just a little tip 👍

[@diegoreyes3201]

Hey boss I’ve been looking to electrician apprenticeships for when I get out the military, there’s one in my hometown and an electrician union as well that a couple of family of family friends told me to look into. From your personal experience do you know if being prior military helps with getting into the apprenticeship (and possibly the union later down the road)? Thank you for your time

[@diegoreyes3201]

I’m from Cali as well

[@golf_fitness8901]

@@diegoreyes3201 hey just seen your comment and I was in the same position you was when I got out of the military. I now have my journey license in commercial. A lot of people will say go union first but what I did was went non union and they had a school accredited through the state which actually let me use my G.I. Bill and got paid working as a electrician as well. Best bet for you is to use Indeed and get your name out there being military definitely helped.

[@merllhagard6799]

​@@diegoreyes32019 yr Ohio sparky here. F ind a local Electrician that specifically does service calls and new construction. Be a helper for a few years then take your licensing exams. It's pretty cut and dry. No need for unions or anything like that.

[@BroskiTheGreat]

Non Union blows.

[@woodway11]

Great attitude and fantastic long term opportunities. Was in the trades (carpenter) for a few years and know a women electrician who now owns / operates her own electrical contracting business and doing very well (mostly residential with early growth into apartments and hotel situations). Keep looking for opportunities to move on in the electrical trade and if you see an opportunity to learn a new aspect...take it!

[@katelynwoodward4406]

Thankyou for sharing this!!! I’m going to start this fall I’m going to attempt to enter the union for being a electrician. I hate computers and cubicles as well!!! I’m hands on. I’m a delivery driver now. I was having some doubts but you videos really helped me feel more confident!!

[@jessthesparky]

Aw that makes me so happy to hear!! Goodluck :)

[@matthewgedak5175]

Congrats on completing your first term, and nice drill! Be mindful of framing nails as though drills can kick pretty hard sometimes.

[@jessthesparky]

Oh for sure they can haha that’s my biggest fear I think!

[@belty5883]

@@jessthesparky if you have a brand new drill bit that will eat right through the nail like a fucking shark LOL

[@lylewatts6370]

When I was an apprentice we wired a RTM house in -40 weather and man it was cold. Large propane heaters but they only felt good when you are right in front of them. Running the wire was bad enough but when we went to install the wire in the boxes and skin the insulation off wow. We got the house done in a day with 4 of us. Now doesn't say on the wire not to handle below -10 well it did then. Yes there are bad and good days.

[@breakthroughschool1456]

If you take pride in your work it’s a profession. If you don’t it’s just a job. Great job keep up the hard work it pays off.

[@samus1421]

good on You for stepping outside the 'social boundaries'. You rock. i love helping people & fixing things. i could never sit in a cubicle; funk that. You're making the World a better place. stay ungrounded, Sparky & wear eye-protection & a head lamp...

[@fredfuchs3651]

Man, I just started 4 months ago and dealing with cold wire is such a nightmare especially when you're new. I feel the pain

[@jessthesparky]

Isn’t it the WORSTTT… watch your eyes, I’ve gotten plastic in mine before and long story short, it’s not a good time

[@AlwafiCharki]

small advice : never ever work alone , make sure always someone near by , you never know what could happen

[@jessthesparky]

100% agree with ya!

[@fredybatz1]

Wow ! You are an example to others, like your videos keep up the good work, one day you will have your own company, am a electrical contractor in LA and it’s hard to find good electrician like you!

[@jessthesparky]

Aw omg this is so sweet, thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻 that’s amazing to hear, it’s definitely one of my dreams as well

[@tonyv9523]

Code is #1 follow your codes in your area and there will be no problem! Meet your inspectors whenever you can develop a relationship with them and then Jess your not just an apprentice but a squad leader!

[@sparky0288]

I use a DeWalt Stud And Joist Drill #DW124 for drilling out house, I've used it 14YRS and never had a problem with it, Rough in 1 house a day completely, Boxed, Drilled, Tied In, Service Set, still works great today.

[@percivaldelacruz8690]

Working as a electrician here in the philippines. Lots of love. Keep sparking.

[@tonyv9523]

Think as though your running the wire! This advice will make you more efficient with your drilling!

[@NotoriousWealth]

Thanks for this advice, first day as an apprentice tomorrow!!

[@cornellius4781]

Women always make the best day in a life love hardworking women

[@blackmist12345678]

I'm in my first year foundations right now ill be done in 3 months I can't wait to get a job. Maybe commercial for a year then find an industrial job. I'm assuming we all canadians. Anywhom I hope your enjoying your job make the best of everyday Jess 🙏🙏🙏

[@13_13k]

Get out of residential and start doing commercial/industrial. It's so much better and you will be a better electrician in the long run. Plus you make more money. Also, learn how to troubleshoot. Installing residential new construction is easy. You can train a chimpanzee to rope a house. Knowing how things work and knowing why things stop working is key to being a good electrician. Pay attention as to how carpenters frame houses, where they double up on 2x4s, how corners are built , etc... it helps if you do any service work and every wall is finished and painted. Pay attention to how the plumbers run their pipes. It helps avoid drilling into something like gas, water, or a vent. I got my union journeyman card for commercial/industrial inside wireman in 1996 local 332 Silicon Valley and in 2013 got my state C10 electrical contractors license in California. Started working for myself and I do residential and commercial service work for about half of my jobs and the other half or more of my work is as the locations electrician on set for all the major film and tv studios and production companies in Los Angeles. I have worked on many Academy Award winning and nominated films for directors like Tarantino , and Spielberg and many #1 and Emmy winning and nominated tv shows. There are many different directions open to an electrician in all kinds of different industries and environments. If you learn the trade well and enjoy it work is a pleasure and the money can be very good.

[@scott1395]

Man I can remember using a drill like that back in the early days (about 34 years ago, that straight drill will hurt you, a right angle drill is the way to go! That straight drill will hit a nail or get Cockeysville in hole and spin your hands or fingers against a stud, sometimes it pins your finger on the trigger ad it does it! I refuse to get near one of those!!

[@tonyv9523]

Write your day! Everything you used man hours and misc stuff! Keeps me sane! The Boss asked you about a job, little job you have it recorded keep a daily log of your day, you will turn pro in their eyes right away! Write you day out

[@megandrynan6080]

I have a female relative who is an electrician and she enjoys her job. It definitely takes a lot of skill to do this job (abilities that I do not have!) I would actually prefer to be in a cubicle all day lol. Different jobs for different people.

[@erickahernandezgomez9480]

Omggg I am 19 and I just started my trade (well 4 months in) I am also a girll 😁😁

[@emmasmith1381]

Im an 18 year old girl and just finished secondary school.Im looking into apprenticeships and an electrician is one of them as someone yourself who’s in one and as someone who has virtually no background with working on sites and just the general lingo of it all (me) do you think it’s difficult to learn and pick up on it or would you recommend any Apprenticeships as a women because Im genuinely lost at what to pick but I know I’m motivated and hard working to do the work,learn and see the results but I just need to be taught it well as someone who doesn’t come from a background of all those type of jobs.

[@jessthesparky]

Makes me so happy to hear you’re considering the trade! Sometimes not knowing anything is a good place to start. You can start off on the right foot and be taught how to work SAFELY instead of picking up bad habits. I recommend checking your local IBEW union. Their pre apprentice course that takes a few months to complete takes people just like you and gives them the knowledge they need to start off right, they even find you a placement and job! Good luck on your journey :)

[@ricksanchez2425]

Good stuff I'm a landscaper doing that for 6 years definitely a good job if you ever get tired of being a electrician

[@PawsumGaming]

Does Tony leave 50 comments on everyone's videos or just yours?

[@1topfueldrag]

you want low RPM when drilling on roughing in. I use variable speed for hole saw and self feed.

[@tonyv9523]

Up and over or through the walls is up to you think of the man following your holes!

[@james10739]

My cordless hole hang is great for that

[@tonyv9523]

In our company, we train our standards which is absolutely code, know the code for your area because when they ask the ones your leading have a question you have the answer!

[@tonyv9523]

I've pulled thousands of miles of wire, it takes a a special driller to have all holes drilled, straight and counted! Change drills!

[@williamm200]

your insperation, keep it up thanks for sharing.

[@james10739]

Ya that temperature sucks I live in Texas and have only done a couple of pre wires near freezing I do low voltage so not as much buy kinda the same

[@jessthesparky]

It’s awful haha sometimes it’s okay once you get going but if you stop, that cold temp is brutal

[@tonyv9523]

Here in Canada we have the most strict laws and I have to follow them! Know your codes work within your code know your codes!

[@bchef4u2p]

Also when drilling out for residential a right angle drill is much more proficient

[@dvrn86]

Yeah man, holehawg all the way. Better safety features and quicker.

[@tonyv9523]

In my neck of the woods, if the rough in is"beautiful" Clean and well done there should be no problem!

[@wesleyquintanilla2313]

Thought you were a residential electrician, but that’s good that you’re a commercial electrician

[@tonyv9523]

When you drill think about the man or woman running the wire! That's # 1!

[@jessthesparky]

Amen to that !

[@jamessikder2057]

I love this kind of work. Because i am also electrician.

[@tonyv9523]

...make sure the holes are drilled!

[@richardgonzalez6583]

I’ve been a foreman and superintendent in the electrical field for a long long time and let me tell you one bit of advice that any older sparky will tell you take care of your back. Those tool belts become very, very heavy anytime you could take them off do it there’s many ways to do electrical work. Everyone has their own different style. There’s no one way to do electrical work. I don’t care what anyone says. Find your technique that works for you talk to the older Sparkys they will save a lot of time. Trust me, they have certain things that they do that will make your job way faster and it will look better and it would just save you a lot of headaches don’t be scared to talk to them. We all have been an apprentice at one time or another. I always tell my new apprentices there is no such thing as a stupid question. The journeyman on your crew are there to help you and for you to watch them and ask questions.

[@tonyv9523]

Count as you drill especially your lighting circuits

[@panchovilla3493]

Da hell !! with cold weather and that snow.

[@jessthesparky]

Heck ya

[@bchef4u2p]

Diablo boring bits would work great with that drill. Sometimes, it's the bit not the drill. Milwaukee is a name brand that looks good, but if the bits used are cheap and crappy then the holes will take longer to drill and fewer holes. Just be happy your not drilling with a Yankee drill😂

[@tonyv9523]

Lead with the drill!

[@tonyv9523]

By the way always wear gloves when your drilling if you catch a nail with your bit it will bite you and you will bleed!

[@jessthesparky]

Yes.. not to mention those wood splinters when you’re pulling too

[@tonyv9523]

@@jessthesparkyJess ... When your told lead, lead grab the bull by the horns and go... apprentice 's are just apprentice's leader's are different!

[@tonyv9523]

Drill straight! The man running the wire will appreciate it!

[@sxurabh]

Could you make more of these videos

[@Brad210UIW]

Makita is a good brand.

[@kyrathechamp81]

i’m so proud of this work. but i wanted to ask. i am a lady hvac worker but i wanted to get into electrical, how do i get into electrical for residential as you are

[@tonyv9523]

Keep your hard hat on! It will keep you warm!

[@RedAyeJedii]

Scottish sparky here! Keep it up

[@ryanwilliams4368]

I feel that going to bed every night at 830. 4th year here, almost there! Lol

[@bpbonita]

Thankyou for this video iam scare however I will be starting a trade school soon.

[@meganm7824]

I want to know if you ever get scared sometimes working with wires and electricity. I want to go into this trade but that's my fear is getting electrocuted please share your thoughts and opinions thanks

[@tonyv9523]

Go to the Mikita 1/2 drill not the mixing drill!

[@jso19801980]

Any words of encouragement for 40-50yr olds wanting to change careers to an electrician

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Your a real one.

[@tonyv9523]

Lead! With authority!

[@Mohdzn]

make more videos, i admire ur hard work.

[@bentredwell3463]

Use low gear,the tork will break your wrist if it hangs up,

[@tonyv9523]

Feed in feed out 3ways leg out leg out etc....

[@lindazjunk]

I have my fan running and my LED recessed lights on. When I turn off the fan, on it's own switch, my LED lights also turn off momentarily (and then come back on). Why??? I have a switch for my fan, and a switch next to it for my LED recessed lights in my bedroom. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@tonyv9523]

Go to the 1/2 electric Makita not the mixing drill faster, easier to handle and two speed! Mixing drill yucky!

[@Gymoro-vg5ll]

Nice job 😍

[@tonyv9523]

Make sure your the first one on site!

[@Footrotflats251]

Makita is life

[@Brian-yt8fu]

No eye protection? AT&T was strict about that.

[@antoniobrunson5839]

Make more videos!!

[@dvrn86]

Screw that drill it's an old timer wrist breaker. No clutch or anti kick on it. Plus they take a long ass time. No idea why any modern electrician would buy one of those unless they're an old timer

[@UskuYT]

I noticed you are using metric units (cm, m etc…) you work somewhere in EU?

[@jessthesparky]

Up in Canada !

[@JSMedia]

I think I seen you on Tik tok lol !

[@yousifyaqo83]

what was the ibew application process like?

[@KevinSamuelsKid]

Damn she got stronger hands than me

[@jcaleca60]

Did many jobs like this now retired many aches and pains bad back and knees 😫 😢

[@moniquemunday369]

If you could do it again, what would you do different?

[@jcaleca60]

@@moniquemunday369 I go to school and use my brain instead of my back

[@RK_Insanityy]

Aye congrats on completing basics. Do y’all not listen to music while you work?

[@jessthesparky]

The batteries were probably dead at that moment 😂 also gotta watch that copyright on here but we do all the time!!

[@tonyv9523]

Change drills!

[@joeyrs08]

😍🥰😜

[@panelpal111]

Noice!

[@williameisenberg1999]

Hang on tight or it can break your wrist … Trust me … Hole haug is a lot better angle .. good luck !

[@jasonjason6265]

Hey pal, I am Barbender and fixer by trade. What it is called in USA? I have searched in Google but could not find out about it.I want to take courses related to Barbending in USA or skills acknowledging course so that I can transfer my 7+ experiences , do you have any suggestions? And how much they make in USA on an average?

[@zeeffer]

Reinforcing Ironworker or Rodbuster

[@steelersgirl3063]

Love the pants

[@danishiftikhar966]

I like your work am electricion from pakistan .from which country you are? Lady electricion

[@rahulcchandrashekar8769]

Good job and im a indian zsparky

[@JosnierRamos]

Nice hair!

[@tonyv9523]

Remember that if you're told to lead... Lead!

[@kynlees]

Why are you spamming her comment section 💀 she didn’t ask for advice

[@luisurzua5886]

🙋🏻‍♂️hola cómo estás

[@FM-Patriot]

that is not JUST a mixing drill. You can certainly drill studs with that. It is just a D handle or spade handle drill. It has a lot of torque so don't break your wrist. lol make sure you use that handle attachment. Good luck! 30+ years in the trade here. You picked a great career. learn all you can and you will always have a job! Stay out of the union! lol

[@jujum6013]

Are you a construction electrician or service electrician?

[@jessthesparky]

Construction :)

[@ashleyrose424]

What are the challenges of being a female electrician

[@13_13k]

The same challenges as being a male electrician.

[@multihearts100]

@@13_13k Are you a woman?

[@Henry-r2r]

Hot electrician

[@tonyv9523]

Change your drill!

[@Musihoodie]

As a electrician do you go to houses alone or do you have a partner?

[@jessthesparky]

I always had a partner! I the union apprentices are supposed to be paired with a journeyman/ aren’t supposed to be alone

[@Princesssweetpotato]

What about after you’ve finished your apprenticeship? Is it independent work or in a team?

[@alfredomolina2697]

I fall in love with you,, I work of electrician too, good video!

[@sowmitrasarkar233]

Hi i am Electrical supervisor any job

[@sowmitrasarkar233]

20 years experience

[@cipher1167]

Treat your hands well, women get carpal tunnel syndrome easier than men.

[@jessthesparky]

Yup lol already feeling that one

[@cipher1167]

@@jessthesparky are you doing make up already?

[@joejoe6949]

Talk to me after 25 years

[@faisalali4686]

You’r so beautiful 😍 ❤❤❤❤

[@fernandocollazos1980]

electrician and beautiful😍👍💪

[@robd1859]

Oh my god ! I could not work with you. I would get fired !