Electrician

Typical Duties

• Complies with National Electrical Code and company standards when wiring equipment, following all applicable safety policies and codes.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.
• Uses a variety of electrician's power and hand tools, measuring and testing instruments.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Installs, maintains and operates electrical systems, equipment, and appliances, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, electric gate crossings, signals, switches, or other equipment.
• Locates and diagnoses problems in the electrical system or equipment.
• Records and reports inspections, repairs performed and equipment replaced.

Minimum Qualifications

• Develop, read, understand, and interpret schematics and blueprints and to do standard computations;
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical/wiring principles;
• building codes, local, state and federal regulations on electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Act responsively to customer inquiries and requests;
• Manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• Work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance, to work independently and as a team, and to build effective working relationships;
• Manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects and deadlines;
• Use of own tools may be required;
• Understand all safety requirements and company policy;
• Manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects and deadlines;
• Manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects and deadlines;
• Manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects and deadlines;

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical/other training

Certificates or Licenses Required

• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: State Electrician License

Physical Requirements

• Using fine motor coordination, concentration, and good vision to differentiate between colors
• Bending, kneeling, and stooping, and maneuvering in and around work areas
• May lift or move boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Working in confined spaces
• Climbing ladders

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited privacy and exposure to noise from others conducting business.
• The remainder of work is performed on job sites in the field, driving to and from worksite.
• Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.