Electrical Helper I - Canton, MS (32872)

CEC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Mississippi is seeking an Apprentice Electrician. This role involves hands-on responsibilities including installing, maintaining, and testing electrical systems and equipment in commercial and industrial environments. Candidates must have a high school diploma and obtain a State approved Electrical Apprentice License. A valid Driver's License and reliable transportation are mandatory. Safety and compliance with regulations are paramount, and physical fitness for lifting and working at heights is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain State approved Electrical Apprentice License.
• Must meet attendance and notification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Prepare work area for installation.
• Follow safety requirements at all times.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Attendance standards

Ability to pass drug/background check

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

State approved Electrical Apprentice License

Job description

Position Summary

As a successful Apprentice Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, learning, and understanding the electrical trade. You will work under the guidance of a Journeyman and Master Electrician assisting in the installation, alteration, and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial electrical industry. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in a commercial and industrial setting.


• Prepares work area for installation of equipment.


• Installs or helps install electrical components.


• Connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specification.


• Keeps all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly and properly working fashion and the work area clean and organized at all times.


• Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.


• Assists in wire pulls, mounting, and strapping.


• Understands and complies with safety requirements at all times.


• Produces quality of work that meets or exceeds National Electrical Code requirements and Company standards.


• Maintains a positive attitude towards completing job while complying with all Company policies.


• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• Must obtain and renew annually a State approved Electrical Apprentice License (must be licensed in TX).

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Must have valid Driver's License and own reliable transportation.


• Must meet attendance standards and comply with late/absence notification procedures.


• Must be able to pass drug and background check.


• Travel up to 15% may be required based on company needs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.


• Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.


• Climb ladders of all types.


• Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.


• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.


• Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks. Possess good vision, normal or corrected.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.


• Must be able to positively identify different colors of wiring. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.


• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position may be required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.


• Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.