Electrical Helper

TAI; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

TAI is seeking an Electrical Helper to support skilled electricians on industrial and commercial construction sites in Washington, DC. You will assist with installation activities, material staging, wire pulling, and conduit preparation while gaining practical trade skills in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers hands-on experience, a collaborative team, and opportunities to advance in the electrical trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Interest in electrical construction or learning the electrical trade.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on construction and industrial job sites.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, transport, and distribute electrical materials, tools, and equipment around the job site.
• Deliver conduit, wire, fittings, hardware, ladders, and other supplies to designated work areas.
• Assist electricians and apprentices with measuring, cutting, bending, and positioning conduit under direct supervision.
• Help pull wire and cable through conduit and designated pathways.
• Set up and break down work areas, tools, ladders, and equipment.

Job description

About The Role

Launch your career in electrical construction with a hands-on role that keeps projects moving from the ground up. As an Electrical Helper, you'll work alongside skilled electricians and apprentices, supporting installation activities, material staging, wire pulling, conduit preparation, and job-site operations while gaining valuable exposure to industrial and commercial electrical work. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical trade skills in a fast-paced construction environment.

About The Role

Launch your career in electrical construction with a hands-on role that keeps projects moving from the ground up. As an Electrical Helper, you'll work alongside skilled electricians and apprentices, supporting installation activities, material staging, wire pulling, conduit preparation, and job-site operations while gaining valuable exposure to industrial and commercial electrical work. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical trade skills in a fast-paced construction environment.

About TAI

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day

• Load, unload, transport, and distribute electrical materials, tools, and equipment around the job site.
• Deliver conduit, wire, fittings, hardware, ladders, and other supplies to designated work areas.
• Assist electricians and apprentices with measuring, cutting, bending, and positioning conduit under direct supervision.
• Help pull wire and cable through conduit and designated pathways.
• Set up and break down work areas, tools, ladders, and equipment.
• Organize materials and maintain orderly storage and staging areas.
• Keep work areas clean and free of debris, excess materials, and potential safety hazards.
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap materials and job-site waste.
• Perform basic inventory counts and notify the supervisor when materials or supplies are running low.
• Retrieve tools, parts, and materials as directed by electricians or supervisors.
• Assist with labeling, sorting, and preparing electrical materials for installation.
• Use basic hand and power tools when trained and authorized.
• Follow all job-site safety rules, company procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and job hazard or risk assessments.
• Assist with general construction and maintenance activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient job-site operations.

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous construction, warehouse, maintenance, or material-handling experience is helpful but not required.
• Interest in electrical construction or learning the electrical trade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under direct supervision.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to following safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb stairs or ladders.
• Ability to work on construction and industrial job sites, including walking on uneven surfaces or metal grating.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying job-site conditions.
• Some out-of-town travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience on an industrial or commercial construction site.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• OSHA 10 Construction certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $18-20 hourly (depending upon experience).
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/