Sign Installation Apprentice

Young Electric Sign Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Electric Sign Company in Boise, Idaho is seeking an experienced sign installer who can read blueprints, install and service signs, and work safely with heavy equipment. You will travel to installation sites, prepare materials, operate tools, and complete installation paperwork while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Under supervision, you will install and service signs, maintain safety compliance with NEC knowledge and LED signaling systems, and interact with customers to obtain sign-off on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of construction experience with heavy equipment and electrical work.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Valid Class B CDL required or ability to obtain.
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Willingness to climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Install new signs and service existing signs under supervision.
• Review blueprints and prepare materials for installation.
• Drive to installation sites and load/unload supplies.
• Assemble and install products with hand/power tools and equipment.
• Maintain safety guidelines and complete installation paperwork.
• Obtain customer sign-off upon job completion.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL License

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Electrical install knowledge

LED lighting systems

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor or Journeyman, installs new signs and services existing signs efficiently and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews blueprints, identifies and prepares necessary materials and supplies for sign installation
• Determine layout and installation procedures and measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
• Drives trucks to transport sign materials to installation sites and load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Assemble and install products utilizing hand and power tools, operating heavy equipment
• May require scaffolding erection and other work platforms
• Performs maintenance and repair to existing signs
• Completes paperwork for installations and service work
• Follows all safety guidelines and regulations
• Obtains completed work sign-off from customers

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Interacts with customers
• Interacts with other installation apprentices
• Interacts with engineers, production staff, account executives and other departments

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

A High School Diploma or GED and 2 or more years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in construction including welding, operation of heavy equipment, crane and forklift, power tools, electrical experience, and reading blueprints and work orders; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines, as well as working independently

Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing

Ability to operate computer, telephone, and other office equipment

Knowledge of electrical installation (NEC codes, etc.)

Knowledge of LED lighting and signaling systems

Excellent basic math skills

Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity

Excellent communication skills

Maintain regular and timely attendance

Valid Class B CDL License or the ability to obtain one.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in a shop environment, outside site environment or driving to site locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit or stand for long periods of time; use computer to enter data, use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.

The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. The Employee must have ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment. We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana.

Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO is a privately owned sign company established in 1920 and is a top leader in the sign industry. YESCO is a professional, friendly, family oriented company that provides customers with signs and services of the highest quality with the greatest possible value, and provides good jobs, workings conditions and benefits for our employees. We are seeking good, qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are self-driven and self-motivated and who would love to work for us in an uplifting and enjoyable environment.