Unlicensed Electrician - Helper

Helix Electric Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D coverage

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc seeks a dynamic Electrician to join a production-driven team responsible for electrical installations and troubleshooting in commercial settings.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, install components, and verify dimensions while upholding Building Codes and safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with contractors and project teams.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician Certification is required where applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Building Codes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing, maintaining, and testing electrical equipment and wiring in commercial settings.
• Preparing work areas for installation of equipment.
• Installing electrical components and connecting wiring per code and job specs.
• Reading blueprints and electrical drawings; verifying dimensions and alignments.
• Setting up and operating hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and cable vacuum systems.
• Securing and locking up equipment after use.
• Operating only if trained and certified; adhering to safety requirements.
• Reading and following Building Codes; maintaining safe project delivery.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Tools

Hydraulic benders

Power threaders

Power pullers

Cable vacuum systems

JLG lifts

Job description

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Helix Electric has need for a dynamic Electrician. The successful electrician will be part of a production driven team, performing electrical installations and troubleshooting.

Helix Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in the nation. Helix Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction - design/build services, industrial, commercial, mixed use/multi-family developments as well as government, institutional, communications and utilities projects. Helix Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with the general contractors, utility and power user customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Responsible for assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial settings.
• Prepares work area for installation of equipment.
• Installs electrical components.
• Connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specification.
• Operates equipment only if trained and certified to operate. (Note: Powder activated tools, and JLG lifts and other operations that may require certification and training before operating).
• Sets up and operates tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers and cable vacuum systems.
• Be able to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified.
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans.
• Secure and lock up equipment after use.
• State Journeyman Electrician Certification is a requirement in states where required or considered highly desirable in states without this requirement
• A proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

HELIX OFFERS:

• A Full-Time Stable Career Opportunity offering Competitive wages
• 100% Employer paid Medical & Dental with Vision options available.
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer paid with buy up options
• Rich 401K Employer Match with aggressive vesting schedule
• Vacation, Sick Pay & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Voluntary benefits

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