Experienced Electrical Apprentice
7 months ago
Norcross
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a key position in achieving a high level of efficiencies in the coordination and execution of electrical projects. The areas of involvement include interaction with the FOREMAN for the Service/Installation and repair of new and existing electrical systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTIBILITIES: * Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools. * Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order. * Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment. * Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools. * Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools. * Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools. * Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools. * Clean work area. * Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports. * Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals. * Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter. * Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver. * Break up concrete, using a demolition hammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment. * Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring. * Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand-truck, or heavy, motorized truck. * Bolt component parts together using hand tools. * Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Standing – Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about, for extended period of time. * Walking – Moving about on foot. * Sitting – Remaining in the normal seated position for extended periods. * Lifting – Raising or lowering an object (~50 – 150 lbs.) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). * Carrying – Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, e.g., tools equipment, and materials up to 100 lbs. up to 400 feet. * Pushing – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, kicking and treadle actions) * Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the forces (includes jerking). * Ascending or descending ladders, lifts, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like. * Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. * Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. * Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. * Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. * Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. * Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. * Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand. * Picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. * Perceiving attributes of objects, e.g., size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. * Work environments may be noisy, congested and/or in confined spaces. DRESS CODE * Field employees will wear appropriate shirts with sleeves, long pants and sturdy work shoes or boots (OSHA standard). * Uniforms will be provided. * All clothing will be of a proper fit and condition so as not to constitute a safety hazard. * Clothing may not have any derogatory, offensive, sexually suggesting or degrading writing, symbols, pictures, language, or logos of other contractors. * Employees may wear jewelry as long as the jewelry is appropriate and does not constitute a safety hazard. * Body piercing (other than earrings) should not be visible. * Similarly, employees will keep their hair and facial hair groomed to avoid safety hazards; or they will secure their hair to avoid safety hazards WORKING CONDITIONS * Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures, e.g., exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions, on your feet, 8 to 10 hours daily up to 6 days a week. * Job requires employee to wear required personal tools and belt with them at all times. * Work from all types of ladders, stepladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders. § * Carry and relocate extension ladders up to 28' stepladders up to 12' by yourself. * Employee's personal weight with personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 - 250 lbs., Class 1A - 300 lbs.). * Perform work at various heights, up to 60' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks or other safe work areas. * Work in restricted areas, switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics and vaults, following proper procedures. * Wear personal protective equipment, e.g., hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and earplugs at all times, and when applicable, * Follow special procedures including contamination control, noise control, vibration, building systems awareness and procedures. * Candidate must be able to work night shifts and mid shifts, as required by customers. * Respond to short notice overtime requirements REQUIRED SKILL SETS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Previous 2-3 years in the electrical field * Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment * Must be enrolled in a Certified Apprenticeship Program (IEC or equivalent) * Must maintain a grade of 70% for each year of the Apprenticeship Program Company DescriptionCapital City Electrical Services is a full-service commercial, industrial and residential contractor, founded in 2006 delivering "A Constant Current of Excellence."Capital City Electrical Services is a full-service commercial, industrial and residential contractor, founded in 2006 delivering "A Constant Current of Excellence."