Description
The role of the apprentice electrician is to support Journeyman Electricians in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems. The apprentice will trench, pull wire, and bend conduit.
Responsibilities
•Assists in pulling wire, lifting, and positioning materials.
•Installs, repairs, or replaces generators, and industrial storage batteries
•Perform preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems
•Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders.
•Cleans work area, tools, and equipment
•Assists in electrical installations, connections, and terminations under close supervision.
•Complies with company standards and procedures, Safety Manual, and abide by safety rules.
•Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
•Assists in securing, relocating, and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas
•Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor
•An apprentice electrician will not work on energized circuits or equipment.
•Must be able to lift 50lbs
•Bend and twist body
•Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles
Qualifications
•Must possess a TDLR issued apprentice electrical license. (2 to 3 years)
•Must be able to successfully pass a background test and drug test
•Must have valid driver's license
•Must have reliable transportation to work
Skills
•Ability to work in extreme environments, e.g., hot sun, below freezing, crawl spaces, etc.
•Regular punctual, reliable, and predictable attendance
•Comfortable making decisions independently
•Ability to follow instructions