Electrician Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc in Shepherd, Texas is seeking an entry-level construction helper to support skilled trades on a busy job site. You will interpret plans, measure, cut, assemble and install components under supervision, learning procedures and safety rules as you work.

The role emphasizes safety, manual tool use, and teamwork; you must pass drug testing and comply with site rules. Work involves physical activity, varied hours, weather exposure, with growth opportunities as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans to determine procedures and tools.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling and installing electrical conduit; welds; install cables and ducts; make terminations.
• Assist with installation of control and distribution apparatus and fasten in place.
• Assist with testing and startup of systems and circuit continuity for safety and compatibility.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment to determine hazards and need for adjustments or replacements.
• Pull wires through conduit and connect wiring to fixtures and power equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Assist with disassembly and repair of defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power tools, hydraulic and pneumatic tools.

Skills

Safety awareness

Read drawings

Tool use

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Measuring 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 pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able
  stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
  required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and
  maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools.

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.