- Department
- Engineering
Description
Electrician Helper
SUMMARY
Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.
- Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
- Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
- Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
- Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fastens in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
- Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
- Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
- Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
- Maintains tools and equipment.
- Be able to distinguish colors.
- Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked.
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
- Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately.
- See detail in objects or drawings as 3-dimensional objects.
- Work at heights without fear.
REQUIREMENTS
- TDLR
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to pass a DISA Background Check
- Ability to pass DISA Drug Screen
- US Citizen or Legal Work Authorization
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work in exposure to region weather (Heat/Cold/Rain).
- Work at heights without fear- possibly 150 ft or more
- Climb and Utilize ladders up to 20 ft in height
- Pick up and carry work materials- (possibly up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to use P.P.E. (personal protective equipment)
- Ability to hear and respond to audible emergency alarms and warnings