Electrical Helper

SCOPE OF WORK
Assists electricians by performing a variety of assigned tasks under direct supervision.
Supports electricians with installations, alterations, and/or additions of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Completes miscellaneous electrical or labor tasks, as directed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire, as necessary
Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90', from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
Able to learn basic hand conduit bending to ensure timely installations
Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switch gear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
Understands and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately
Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
Takes pride in craftsmanship

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary

Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
Safely performs assigned tasks under the direct supervision of an assigned electrician

WORKING CONDITIONS

May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
Must be able to work in noisy environments
Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
Ability to work while constantly moving
Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalency, preferred