Interior Electrician (12R) FT

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Medical

Food allowance

Vacation time

Vacation time

Full-tuition scholarships

Living expense stipend

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is seeking an Interior Electrician responsible for installing and maintaining Army interior electrical systems. This role includes reading blueprints, testing equipment, and repairing faults.

Qualified soldiers enjoy benefits including housing, medical care, and training for future civilian careers in electrical contracting.

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements and achieve a minimum Electronics (EL) ASVAB score of 93.

Responsibilities

• Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, and more.
• Read blueprints and wiring plans to determine layouts and repairs.
• Inspect power distribution systems for faults.
• Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures.
• 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 Army interior electrical systems.

Responsibilities

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

Training

Requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including classroom and field instruction on 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

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

Qualifications

Must meet DoD requirements and achieve a minimum Electronics (EL) ASVAB score of 93.

Compensation

Compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

Education Benefits

Qualified soldiers can receive full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, book and fee allowances, and a living expense stipend.

Future Civilian Careers

Skills gained can prepare one for a career with electrical contracting companies.