Electrician Apprentice Helper

Zachry Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Houston is seeking an Electrical Helper/Apprentice to install and maintain electrical and power systems on projects. You will read prints and schematics, select materials, inspect work areas for hazards, and comply with safety and site rules.

Willingness to work overtime and climb heights is required. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, reliable transportation, and basic knowledge of electrical construction processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Electrical Helper/Apprentice.
• Must be able to read and interpret prints, drawings, schematics and plans.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands and pre-employment conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days a week as needed.
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the wiring and control equipment through which electricity flows.
• Maintain electrical equipment and machines.
• Repair and upgrade existing electrical systems and components such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, wires, motors, transformers, generators and tools.
• Adhere to state and local building/electrical codes.
• Use hand and power tools including conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers, drills and saws.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.

Skills

Read prints and schematics

Safety awareness

Follow supervisor directions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Job Description

This position will consist of but not limited to installation and maintaining electrical and power systems.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 year of experience as an Electrical Helper/Apprentice
• Must be able to read and interpret prints, drawings, schematics and plans
• Knowledge of Industrial Electrician hand tools, power tools and layout tools
• Must be able to meet all physical demands and pre-employment conditions
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days a week as needed
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.
• Examines blue prints, sketches, diagrams, building plans and specifications to determine locations of circuits, outlets,load centers, panel boards, wires, components and other equipment
• Inspects, examines, selects and gathers materials and tools to ensure proper operation
• Inspects all designated work areas for hazards and obstructions
• Maintain the wiring and control equipment through which electricity flows
• Maintain electrical equipment and machines
• Maintain, fix, repair and upgrade existing electrical systems and components such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, wire, motors, transformers, generators and tools.
• Adheres to state and local building/electrical codes
• Uses hand and power tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers, drills and saws
• Uses equipment to test connections and ensure capability such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and harmonics testers
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Follows direction from supervisor
• Performs other duties as required

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED

Other Position Or Site Requirements

• Must have all required tools
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical construction processes.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
• Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed.