Helper 2

Scope of Work

Aids electricians by performing various tasks under direct supervision. Supports electricians for installations, alterations, and additions of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Completes miscellaneous electrical or labor tasks, as directed.

Position Requirements

• Uses Gaylor Values to carry out all job responsibilities
• Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (OSHA)
• Understands and follows lock out/tag out procedures
• Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
• Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire, as necessary
• Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
• Able to bend conduit pipe: PVC, GRS & EMT (i.e. stubs, 90’s, offsets, saddles, etc.)
• Able to use two-handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
• Absorbs and installs pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment, under supervision
• Possesses skills to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
• Possesses knowledge and ability to install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
• Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
• Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
• Exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
• Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately
• Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure

Working Conditions

• May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
• Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
• Ability to work while constantly moving
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
• Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
• Possess good vision to discern color-coded wiring
• Physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits