4610 - Electrical Apprentice 3

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About the Role

Shadow one of our electricians and help them with their tasks. Learn to read blueprints, diagnose electrical problems, and repair electrical systems. Assist with installing new electrical systems. Assist journeymen in the planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist a journeyman electrician and follow instructions.
• Learn to use appropriate hand (i.e., drill, screwdriver) and power tools (i.e., pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly assist the electrician in performing duties, including but not limited to:
  • Measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit.
  • Drilling holes for wiring.
  • Pulling wiring through openings.
  • Assisting in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
• Maintain tools and equipment; keep supplies and parts in order; disassemble, repair, and reassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish electrician with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Help install all other related items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications; perform other routine duties as directed by experienced craft workers.
• Participate in all safety-related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. Use stop-work authority until issues are resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in the investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards and take necessary corrective actions.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., backup alarms, smell of smoke, warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand, support, and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Attend site-specific training and follow all outlined procedures.
• Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) with whole numbers and fractions accurately.
• Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations, providing feedback and asking questions as appropriate.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
• Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities.
• Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications; visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Assist in the storage, planning, and layout of materials in accordance with plans and specifications; assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently.
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop-work authority as needed.

Requirements

• 4001–6000 hours (2–3 years’) experience working as an electrician and a basic knowledge of the electrical craft.
• Developing knowledge in the installation or maintenance of electrical wiring, conduit, systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Familiarity with testing electrical systems using appropriate tools and knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• If applicable, must have all necessary licenses for the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools (see Electrician helper tool list).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Qualifications

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low-lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive.
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Life insurance and a robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.