Construction Wireman; CW Milwaukee

Position: Construction Wireman (CW) Milwaukee

Construction Electrician (CW) - Job Description Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Physical Condition:
  Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants who reach employable status must successfully pass a drug screen test before placement in the field.
• Driver’s License:
  Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Reliable Transportation:
  Must have reliable transportation to get to the construction site and from job-to-job.
• OSHA 10 Safety: OSHA 10 Safety Training for the Construction Industry certification is required. You may submit a CW application prior to obtaining this certification, but you must obtain the OSHA certification before you can start work. (Online at , $59 fee.)

Additional Information Regarding The Program

• Work – A CW is required to work for an electrical contractor on various construction projects.
• Cost – Each worker will have to purchase their own hand tools. (List will be provided.)
• Union:
  Each worker will join the Local Union #494. One-time initiation fee and quarterly dues required after hire.
• License:
  Each worker will be required to apply for a Registered Electrician License. Cost $35.00. Must maintain a WI State Electrical License, including annual renewal and 24 CEUs annually. Renewal fee $35.

Examples of Types of Projects Worked On

• Commercial – Office Buildings, Hospitals, Schools, Shopping Centers.
• Industrial – Small Machine Shops, AC/Delco, Briggs & Stratton, Rexnord.

Examples of Tasks Performed by Construction Electricians

• Bending conduit, pulling wire and cable, lighting fixture installation.
• Digging a trench for cable or conduit, installing Romex or B.X., wiring & setting of service switch gear, mounting and wiring transformers, reading blueprints.

Examples of Factors That Can Affect Job Conditions

• Stage of construction – open walls, no windows, unsealed roof.
• Weather – heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dampness.
• Cleanliness – mud, dust, debris, water.
• Noise – tools, equipment, mfg. lines.
• Heavy Lifting – large conduit, large cable, cartons of material.
• Above the Ground – majority of work done above ground using ladders, scaffolding, power lifts. Fear of heights is a disqualifier.
• County Work Area – consistent work in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee counties. Other locations possible.

Wages And Benefits for CW Union Members

Classified and wages based on proven on-job experience. Additional benefits: vacation & holiday, health & welfare, local pension, NEBF pension. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

#J-18808-Ljbffr