Unlicensed Electrician - Helper

Helix Electric; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental (Employer Paid)

Vision options

Life and AD&D coverage

401K with match

Vacation, Sick Pay & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Helix Electric seeks a dedicated Unlicensed Electrician - Helper to join a production-driven team working on on-site electrical installations and troubleshooting in commercial settings.

The role emphasizes reading electrical drawings, following codes, and maintaining safety while contributing to project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes.
• State Journeyman Electrician Certification is a requirement in states where required or highly desirable in states without this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial settings.
• Prepare work area for installation of equipment.
• Install electrical components as per plan.
• Connect wiring and equipment per code and job spec.
• Operate equipment only if trained and certified to operate.
• Set up and operate tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers and cable vacuum systems.
• Read blueprints and drawings and install as specified.
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans.
• Secure and lock up equipment after use.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Job description

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Unlicensed Electrician - Helper

Locations

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• On-site
• Field Craft
• Full-Time

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.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

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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