Electrical Helper — Build Power, Learn & Grow

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Columbus, GA is seeking an Electrician Helper to assist electrical workers with installation, maintenance and repair of power generation and distribution equipment, underground cables, and related facilities.

Duties include gathering tools, measuring and bending wire, drilling holes, pulling wiring, and helping move heavy components. Candidates must be at least 18 and have electrical experience; ability to lift 50 pounds and work in hot, cold, damp or cramped

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.

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: See individual items above.

Tools

9" Side Cutters

440 Channel locks

Tool Box or bag

Hack Saw and Blade

Flat Head Screw Drivers

Phillips Head Screw Drivers

9" Level

Crescent Wrench 8"

Crescent Wrench 10"

Leather Gloves

Tape Measure 25’

Hammer

Working Flash Light

Pad and Pencil

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Columbus, GA is seeking an Electrician Helper to assist electrical workers with installation, maintenance and repair of power generation and distribution equipment, underground cables, and related facilities.

Duties include gathering tools, measuring and bending wire, drilling holes, pulling wiring, and helping move heavy components. Candidates must be at least 18 and have electrical experience; ability to lift 50 pounds and work in hot, cold, damp or cramped