Electrician Apprentice

Requisition ID: 157846 POSITION SUMMARY The Electrician apprentice is learning all tasks and/or working under the direction of an experienced craft worker to plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL Semi-Skilled PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place.
• Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools.
QUALIFICATIONS • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision • Field experience in chosen craft discipline • Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.
REQUIREMENTS • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions • Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds • Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment • May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site • Valid US Driver License required • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.