Electrician Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level Helper to assist skilled craftsmen with electrical installation and repair tasks. You will learn to interpret drawings, measure, cut, bend, and install conduits, test systems, and help with wiring hoists, fixtures, and equipment.

Join a team working with high/low voltage systems and safely supporting projects. Good communication and the ability to follow directions are essential as you gain field experience and learn to use a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Field experience in selected craft discipline.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, plans, software and determine best work procedures and tools.
• Assist with installation tasks including conduit, terminations, and cable/duct work.
• Assist with installation and fastening of control and distribution apparatus.
• Help test, start up systems and verify electrical safety.
• Observe equipment to identify hazards and needed adjustments or replacements.
• May pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to fixtures and equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Assist with disassembly and repair of defective equipment or systems.
• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand, power, hydraulic and pneumatic tools.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Follow instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Requisition ID: 190461

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Learn to Interpret drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
• Assist skilled craftsman measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
• Assist with the Installaltion of control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
• Assist with the test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Work with high and low voltage systems
• Assist with the disassembly and repair of defective electrical equipment or systems
• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.