Industrial Electrical Helper: Field Wiring & Maintenance

Viewpoint, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks an Electrical Helper to assist electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of power-generation equipment, underground cables, and related facilities.

You will gather tools, prepare wiring, measure and bend conduit, and support trenching and equipment assembly. This is a hands-on, field-based role offering safety-focused training and opportunities to grow with a major contractor.

Qualifications

• Must have basic electrical experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various environments.
• Experience assisting electricians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site, according to instructions.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using ruler and hand tools.
• Drill holes for wiring, using power drill, and pull or push wiring through opening.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using knowledge of wiring and test meter.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches, using hand tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Dig trenches, place shoring, and lowers tools and materials to workers in excavations and vaults.
• Position reels of electric cable alongside trench or manhole, and guide cable as it is pulled into ducts to prevent damage to lead sheath.
• Break up concrete to facilitate installation or repair of equipment, using an air hammer.
• Rig scaffolds and hoists, and help move heavy machine parts to assist in assembly and repair of generators, converters, switchgear, and related equipment at generating station or substation, as directed.

Skills

Electrical experience

Physical endurance

Tools

9" Side Cutters

440 Channel locks

Tool Box or bag

Hack Saw and Blade

Flat Head Screw Drivers

Phillips Head Screw Drivers

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks an Electrical Helper to assist electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of power-generation equipment, underground cables, and related facilities.

You will gather tools, prepare wiring, measure and bend conduit, and support trenching and equipment assembly. This is a hands-on, field-based role offering safety-focused training and opportunities to grow with a major contractor.