Helper Electrician 1

Zachry Group; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Roxboro, NC is seeking an Electrical Helper/Apprentice with 2+ years of industrial electrical experience. The role involves assisting in conduit work from blueprints, installing cable trays, pulling wires, testing components, and ensuring safety compliance.

Candidates must meet physical requirements, have their own tools, reliable transportation, and be able to work at heights over 300 ft on industrial construction sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrical Helper/Apprentice.
• Must be able to follow all safety regulations.
• Must meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights over 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and precautions.
• Assist in cutting, bending and running conduit as per blueprints.
• Assist in installation, modification, and fabrication of cable tray.
• Assist in pulling cable through specified pathways.
• Assist in assembling and installing electrical equipment.
• Assist in terminating wires to electrical equipment.
• Assist in testing electrical components for continuity and voltage.
• Assist in inspecting equipment for hazards and operability.
• Assist in setting up temporary power systems.
• Assist in installation and maintenance of grounding systems.

Skills

Electrical basics

Safety regulations

Blueprint reading

Industrial setting

Punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

Basic electrical tools

Job description

Job Description

• 2 plus years of experience as an Electrical Helper/Apprentice
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights more than 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Qualification Highlights

• 2 plus years of experience as an Electrical Helper/Apprentice
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights more than 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Assist in the cutting, bending and running of the conduit as specified on blueprints.
• Assist in the installation, modification, and fabrication of cable tray as necessary according to specifications.
• Assist in pulling the cable through specified pathways.
• Assist in the assembly and installation of electrical equipment.
• Assist in terminating wires and cables to electrical equipment such as but not limited to breakers, control panels, and distribution systems.
• Assist in the testing of electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications.
• Assist in the inspection of electrical equipment and components to identify hazards and to ensure the equipment is in good operational condition.
• Assist in the setting up of temporary power systems.
• Assist in the installation of and maintenance of the grounding systems for all equipment and structures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have at least 2+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrical Helper.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical construction processes.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

Preferred Additional Qualification

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Previous experience working as an electrical helper.
• Previous experience on an industrial constructions site.
• Previous experience working as an electrical helper on an industrial construction site.
• Formal/technical education.

Reporting to:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Required Tools: list to be provided

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.