Electrician Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Inc in Abilene, TX is seeking an Entry-level helper to assist skilled craftsmen by interpreting drawings, selecting tools, and supporting electrical installations under close supervision. You will learn to troubleshoot and repair, measure, cut, thread, and install conduit, and help test systems.

The role emphasizes safety, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and field experience in a craft discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches and plans to determine work procedures.
• Assist skilled craftsmen with measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling and installing conduit.
• Assist with installation of control and distribution apparatus and fasteners.
• Assist with testing and startup of systems for electrical compatibility and safety.
• Observe equipment to identify hazards and needed adjustments.
• Pull wires through conduit and connect wiring to fixtures and equipment as directed.
• Work with high and low voltage systems and assist with disassembly and repair.
• Operate basic hand, power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

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.

Work Setting & Job 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.