An electrician is a tradesman who specializes in electrical wiring of buildings, lighting systems, stationary machines and other equipment. Electricians are employed to install and maintain wiring and new electrical components.
Electricians can be divided into two categories
Linemen
Lineman is a person who works on electric utility company at higher voltages.
Wireman
Wireman works with lower voltages. Wireman is provided training in one of five primary specialties i.e. commercial, residential, light industrial, industrial, and low-voltage wiring.
Electricians get training in one of three levels i.e. apprentice, journeyman and master electrician. Jobs provided to electricians are full time. There are numerous jobs available for electricians.
