Job Responsibilities

Plan installations to minimize waste, provide future access and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring consistent with code.
Follow blueprints ensuring that wiring is installed before walls, ceilings or floors are completed.
Measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble conduit using hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender assisted by Electrician Helper.
Pull wiring through conduit, splices wire by stripping leads of insulation then twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to lighting, power equipment, switch boxes, relays and breaker panels.
Connect power cables to electric motors or pumps and installs grounding leads.
Install control and distribute apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.
Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and install grounding leads.
Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Tool List:
- 1 each Multi-Voltage Tester
- 1 each 9” Side Cutters
- 2 each 440 Channel Locks
- 1 set 5/16” to ½” Nut Drivers
- 1 set 3/8” to 3/4" Open End Wrenches
- 1 each #14 thru #10 Lug Crimp Tool (T&B)
- 1 each Needle Nose Pliers
- 1 each Tool Box or Bag w/lock
- 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
- 1 set Allen Wrenches
- 1 set Flat Head Screw Drivers (assorted sizes)
- 1 each Large Phillip Head Screw Driver
- 1 each Small Phillip Head Screw Driver
- 1 set 3/8” to 3/4” Drive Sockets w/ratchet
- 1 each 9” Level
- 1 each 8” and 10” Crescent Wrenches
- 1 pair Leather Gloves
- 1 each 25’ Tape Measure
- 1 each Center Punch
- 1 each Hammer
- 1 each Working Flash Light
- 1 each Tri-Square or Speed Square
- 1 each Pad and Pencil
- 1 each Wire Stripper
- 1 each Diagonal Cutters

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have completed Construction Electrician Course at a technical or trade school with at least 1 year of experience in the field or a minimum of 3 years of experience working as Electrician Helper in the field.
In some cases, the Electrician may be required to have state or local certifications.
Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor and welder.
Utilize basic math and calculator, read tape measure and understand operation and usage of volt meter/multimeter.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

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