Electrical Apprentice 2, Solar. Brewster Florida

Job Summary

Shadow one of our electricians and help with their tasks. Learn to read blueprints, diagnose electrical problems, and repair electrical systems. Assist with installing new electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist a journeyman electrician and follow instructions.
• Learn to use appropriate hand and power tools to assist electrician in performing duties, including measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit; drill holes for wiring; pull wiring through openings; assist 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 and 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 plans and specifications; perform other routine duties as directed.
• Participate in safety-related processes and programs; engage with work team to achieve zero injuries; report accidents and near misses; identify and correct safety hazards; use stop work authority; follow safety rules and regulations; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions; listen to co-workers' suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations; coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers; 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; assist in the storage, planning, and layout of materials; assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently; observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement; notify supervision of any hazards observed; understand and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices; understand and follow lockout/tag out procedures.

Management Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards and take necessary corrective action.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 2001-4000 hours (1-2 years) of 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; testing electrical systems with appropriate tools.
• 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).
• At least 18 years of age.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

- Typical construction site environment - Requires working in cramped workspaces and awkward positions - Requires working in very hot or very cold temperatures and exposure to inclement weather - 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

Competencies

- Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions - Listening to co-workers' suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations - Coordination of work with other crafts and co-workers - Active participation in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities - Production of quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards - Reading and understanding plans and specifications - Assisting in the storage, planning, and layout of materials - Observing functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement - Reporting accidents and near misses to supervisor - Identifying and correcting safety hazards - Using stop work authority - Following established safety rules and regulations - Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Salary Plan

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