Interior Electrician (12R)

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Falls Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Medical benefits

Food allowances

Special pay

Vacation time

Education benefits

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is seeking an interior electrician responsible for the installation and maintenance of the Army’s interior electrical systems. Duties include installing transformers, reading blueprints, testing circuits, and repairing faulty equipment.

Applicants must meet DoD requirements and achieve a minimum score of 93 on the Electronics ASVAB. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training followed by seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• ASVAB score Electronics (EL): 93 required.

Responsibilities

• Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes and lightning rods.
• Read blueprints, wire plans and repair orders.
• Test equipment for operational conduction of circuits.
• Inspect power distribution systems and faulty equipment.
• Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures.

Skills

Fundamentals of electricity

Electrical circuit troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Techniques for wiring switches, outlets and junction boxes

Job description

Overview

The interior electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance for all of the Army’s interior electrical systems.

Job Duties

• Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes and lightning rods
• Read blueprints, wire plans and repair orders to determine layouts/repair
• Test equipment for the operational conduction of circuits
• Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires and faulty equipment
• Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures

Requirements

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for interior electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on‑the‑job instructions, including on‑the‑job instruction for installation and repair.

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn Are

• Fundamentals of electricity
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting
• Safety procedures
• Techniques for wiring switches, outlets and junction boxes

Helpful Skills

• An interest in electricity, science and math
• Ability to use hand tools
• Preference for doing physical work

Required ASVAB Score(s)

Electronics (EL): 93

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full‑tuition, merit‑based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with electrical contracting companies.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at.