Electrical Apprentice TX

Electrical Apprentice

The electrical apprentice needs to assist the electrician with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Essential functions include:

• Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site according to instructions
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches
• Assists in lifting, positioning, or fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
• Perform minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company's safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education and experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in electrical apprentice
• Electrical apprentice license is required

Skills/key competencies:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer