Interior Electrician (12R)

U.S. Army; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Interior Electrician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and installing electrical systems that power essential operations. This position offers comprehensive training, including Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, ensuring you develop critical skills in electricity and circuit troubleshooting. With a focus on safety and hands-on experience, you'll be prepared for both military and civilian careers in electrical contracting. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive compensation, housing, medical benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in this vital role.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Food allowance

Special pay

Vacation time

Education benefits

Merit-based scholarships

Living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements and take the ASVAB test.
• Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Army’s interior electrical systems.
• Inspect and repair faulty wiring and lighting fixtures.

Skills

Fundamentals of electricity

Electrical circuit troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Ability to use hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Interior Electrician (12R)

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.

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.