Commercial Electrician

About the role

Install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with all relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Layout, install, repair or replace electrical wiring, equipment, components and fixtures using hand and power tools; based on job specifications, electrical drawings and local codes
• Inspect and trouble shoot electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety rules
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including circuit tracers, volt meters, megger, proximity testers and ohmmeters
• Install panel boards, transformers, motor control centers and motors
• Layout and work from ladders, aerial lifts, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, outlet/junction boxes, fixtures and fixture whips
• Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Maintain trade specific tools and are required as shown in Adams Electric’s tool list
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects
• Notify the foreman/crew leader, superintendent or management when the continued operation of equipment could be hazardous or could cause a safety violation
• Direct and instruct apprentices and helpers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Utilize time management skills in order to manage one’s own time and the time of others
• Assist with administration duties such as preparing Jobsite Safety Analysis, Jobsite Hazard Analysis and preparation of safety reports

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Licensed as an electrician OR 3 – 7 years related experience or equivalent knowledge and experience

Working Conditions

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (Hard hat, vest, protective eye ware, safety boots.)
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often exposed to the natural elements of cold, heat, moisture, and wind.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements and background screening process

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Complete medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• 401K Programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Opportunities to build a job into a CAREER!
• Training such as leadership, technology, craft, safety, QA/QC and scheduling training programs to ensure career advancement in your field