Interior Electrician (12R) FT

U.S. Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking an Interior Electrician (12R) responsible for installing and maintaining interior electrical systems. This role involves hands-on installation, troubleshooting, and repair of various electrical components, with extensive training provided. The position offers competitive compensation, including bonuses for in-demand skills and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Housing

Medical benefits

Food allowances

Special pay

Education benefits

Full-tuition scholarships

Vacation

PaYS Program for civilian employment

Qualifications

• Must meet Department of Defense requirements and pass ASVAB.
• Interest in electricity, science, and math is helpful.
• Ability to use hand tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install transformers and electrical systems.
• Read blueprints and repair orders.
• Inspect and diagnose faults in wiring.

Skills

Fundamentals of electricity

Electrical circuit troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Wiring techniques for switches, outlets, and junction boxes

Education

Meet DoD requirements and ASVAB testing

Job description

Interior Electrician (12R)

Overview

The interior electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of all 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 and repairs.
• Test equipment for the operational conduction of circuits.
• Inspect power distribution systems, identify shorts in wires, and diagnose faulty equipment.
• Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures.

Requirements

Must meet DoD requirements. Applicants must take the ASVAB, a series of tests to assess strengths and determine suitable Army jobs.

Training

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training, involving classroom instruction and on-the-job training in installation and repair techniques.

Skills You’ll Learn

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

Helpful Skills

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

Required ASVAB Score

Electronics (EL): 93

Learn more about the ASVAB

Compensation

Includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation. Learn more about total compensation.

Earn Cash for In-Demand Jobs

Potential bonuses up to $40,000 for certain MOSs. Check Jobs in Demand for eligibility.

Education Benefits

Full-tuition scholarships, allowances, and stipends are available. More info at education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

Preparation for careers in electrical contracting companies.

Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program

Eligible for civilian employment post-service through the Army PaYS program, which guarantees interviews with partner employers such as AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, Kraft Foods, Sears, Time, and Walgreens. More at http://www.armypays.com.