Industrial Electrical Helper

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Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Assist electrical workers in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric-power generation and distribution equipment, underground cables, and related facilities, performing any combination of various tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site, according to instructions.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using ruler and hand tools.
• Drill holes for wiring, using power drill, and pull or push wiring through opening.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using knowledge of wiring and test meter.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches, using hand tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Dig trenches, place shoring, and lowers tools and materials to workers in excavations and vaults.
• Position reels of electric cable alongside trench or manhole, and guide cable as it is pulled into ducts to prevent damage to lead sheath.
• Break up concrete to facilitate installation or repair of equipment, using an air hammer.
• Rig scaffolds and hoists, and help move heavy machine parts to assist in assembly and repair of generators, converters, switchgear, and related equipment at generating station or substation, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Required Tool List for Top Helpers:
  • 1 each 9” Side Cutters
  • 2 each 440 Channel locks
  • 1 each Tool Box or bag with lock
  • 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
  • 1 set Flat Head Screw Drivers (assortment of sizes)
  • 1 each Large Phillip Head Screw Drivers
  • 1 each Small Phillip Head Screw Drivers
  • 1 each 9” Level
  • 1 each 8” Crescent Wrench
  • 1 each 10” Crescent Wrench
  • 1 pair Leather Gloves
  • 1 each 25’ Tape Measure
  • 1 each Hammer
  • 1 each Working Flash Light
  • 1 each Pad and Pencil

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have electrical experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.