Apprentice

Scope Of Work

Work responsibilities consist of installation of, alterations to, addition and/or repair of electrical systems, including use of associated tools, materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial electrical industries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Understand language, nomenclature and terms associated with construction documents.
• Demonstrate skills in the proper selection of and use of tools on the job.
• Produce a quantity of work equal to the job requirements of the company’s standards.
• Produce a quality work that meets or exceeds the National Electrical Code requirements and the company’s standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward completing a given job and complying with all company’s policies.

Employee Traits

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Positive Attitude
• Takes Initiative
• Expresses Interest in Work
• Cooperative
• Adaptable/Teachable

Employee Requirements

• Capable of following directions.
• Able to work well with other employees and other building trades on the job.
• Capable of passing random drug screening tests.
• Attend instructional classes as required by his or her supervisor.
• Able to take and act upon verbal and written direction.

Licenses

• A current driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation to various locations
• Evidence of U.S. citizenship or valid U.S. work permit.

Electrical Experience

No electrical work experience required. Full time work experience of some type is preferred.

Education

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Job requires working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow) depending on job location and time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Jons).
• Job requires employees to own and have personal hand tools with them at all times. (A typical waist tool belt weighs approximately 30 lbs.)
• Work from all types of ladders (step (“A” frame) ladders up to 14', all sizes of extension ladders), and carry and relocate up to a 12' step ladder by one's self.
• Work from various heights (up to 90' above a finished floor or grade) from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other areas.
• Work in confined areas such as manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses and work boots on a consistent basis and gloves, respirators, arc-flash protective gear, etc. as conditions warrant their use.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers and spending most of the work day standing, kneeling, standing on or traversing up and down a ladder.
• Work eight hours per day, 40 hours per week including overtime as required and night shifts as appropriately scheduled.

Physical Requirements And Skills

• Positively identify colors of wires.
• Have strength to bend conduit by hand with hand/foot benders up to 1-1/4 trade size E.M.T.
• Ability to utilize all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders and knockout punches, etc. as required.
• Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
• Practice and comprehend safe work procedures per company policy.
• Operate two-handed tools/equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blue prints, electrical schematics and written instructions.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
• Adaptability to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, walk, lift and reach overhead.
• Climb and descend ladders of all types safely.
• Complete overhead work for full-day assignments.
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected) in marginally lit areas.