Interior Electrician (12R)

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Medical benefits

Food allowances

Special pay

Vacation time

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is seeking an interior electrician responsible for installing and maintaining the Army's interior electrical systems.

Job training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Ideal candidates should be interested in electricity and comfortable with physical work.

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

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• Take the ASVAB to gauge strengths and potential Army jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels.
• Read blueprints and wire plans for layout and repairs.
• Test equipment for operational 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 of 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.

Skills You’ll Learn

• 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.

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.