Electrician Helper MCKY

Experience Level

Entry

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, plans and determine best work procedures, tools, and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Assist skilled craftsmen in measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing electrical conduit; welding supports; installing cable and duct banks; and making terminations.
• Assist with the installation of control and distribution apparatus and fasten in place.
• Assist with testing and startup of systems and continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Assist with disassembly and repair of defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.

• High school diploma or equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction or industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
• May be required to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, scaffolds to access required equipment or work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Must have required tools.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.