Electrician Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled tradespeople with electrical installation and repair tasks under supervision. You will learn to read simple drawings, prepare tools, and support installation of conduit, wiring, and related equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, good manual dexterity, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, plans and determine best work procedures.
• Assist skilled craftsman measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations.
• Assist with installation of control and distribution apparatus and fasten in place.
• Assist with testing and startup of systems and continuity of circuits.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tool handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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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.

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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it's cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.