Commercial Electrician Helper

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General Summary:

The Electrician Helper   assists  electricians by performing tasks under the direct supervision of an electrician actually installing the work and handling the bulk of materials .  This employee should keep all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and the work area clean at all times .  Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.  Electrician Helpers   are prohibited  from working on energized circuits or equipment.

Preferred Job Skills:

- Able to maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times .

- OSHA  1 0 Hour, CPR, and First Aid trained .

- Able to maintain high levels of productivity, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy .

- Must be an effective and professional communicator .

Mandatory Hiring Requirements :

References, Background Check, Drug Screen T esting, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities:

Assist electricians by performing tasks under the direct supervision of an electrician actually installing the work and handling the bulk of materials .  This employee should keep all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and keep the work area clean at all times .  Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment ,  the Electrician Helper  II  will assist with  and learn :

- Basic blueprint knowledge

- Layout from field sketches

- Panel terminations

- Size conduit and boxes

- Transformer terminations

- Motor terminations

- Underground  conduit installation

- Overhead  and in  wall conduit and cable installation

- Wire terminations in J-Box

- Conduit and box installation   in CMU  block  alongside  masons

- Pull wire feeder/branch/ low voltage

- Operate equipment (training will be provided) .

- Assist in keeping fluid levels checked and greased in all equipment and vehicles.

- All o ther duties as assigned .

Position Requirements:

- License:  Valid state driver's license .

- Certification: None required.

- Education:  High School Graduate/GED required.

- Experience:  1-2 years as an Electrician Helper required.

Working Conditions:

- Job requires working in all  weather elements;   with possible extreme  heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and time of year.

- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).

- Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).

- Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted.

- Employee’s personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.

- Perform work at various heights, up to 90  feet  from ladders, scaffolds, aerial  work platforms , cat walks and other safe work areas.

- Work in restricted  or confined  areas  such as switch gear-rooms,  manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces.

- Must w ear  all  personal protective equipment as required

- Must be a ble to  work  40 hours per  week plus overtime as required. Ni ght shifts , weekends, and out-of-town work may be  required.

Required  Physical /Mental  Function s :

- Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.

- Comprehen sion  of  construction drawings,  sche matics,  and specifications .

- Bend conduit  using  hand benders.

- Must have the ability to safely  use  required power tools.

- Must be able to safely operate  construction equipment (trencher ,  fork lift , aerial work  platforms, etc.).

- Capable of digging trenches, usi ng  hand tools or power equipment.

- Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.

- Operate two handed tools as required.  Cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, etc.

- Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.

- Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.

- Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).

- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

- Able to lift objects weighing up to  50  pounds, with frequent lifting and carr ying of objects weighing up to 2 0 pounds.

- Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.

- Climb ladders (all types  and heights ).

- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.   Completing overhead work for full day assignments.

- Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.

- Must be able to  secur e  tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

AAP/EEO Statement :

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity  employer,  and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex , sexual orientation, gender identification,  national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  category  protected by  federal, state, or local  law.

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