Electrician Apprentice - Bakersfield, Texas; West Texas

Electrician Apprentice

Rabalais I&E Constructors seeks experienced Electrician Apprentice
- Bakersfield, TX (West Texas).

Electrician Apprentice assists electrician to install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment. Measures, cuts, and bends wires and conduit using ruler and hand tools. Drills holes for wiring using power drill and pulls or pushes wiring through opening. Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors. Performs minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches using hand tools.

Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order. Disassembles defective electrical equipment, such as motors using hand tools. Load, transport, unload, and furnish Electrician with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary. May erect scaffolding. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials during installation. Perform other routine duties as directed by experienced craft person.

• Possess an Apprentice license.
• Assist in the installation of electrical raceway systems comprised of rigid PVC and EMT conduit and aluminum cable tray.
• Installation of electrical devices such as light fixtures and start/stop stations.
• Safe operation of hand and power tools such as band saws, drills, conduit threaders, hole punches and wire tuggers.
• Assist an Electrician in bending conduit using manual, mechanical, hydraulic and electric conduit benders.
• Assist in installing electrical conductors (cable pulling).
• Properly pack and pour seals.
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices as it pertains to a Electrical helper duties.
• Knowledge of use, limitations and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment required for the assigned work.
• Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with working form elevated work areas and personnel lift equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with the assigned work including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Emergency Action Plans, Safe Work Permits, Incident Reporting, and Hazcom procedures.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of electrical codes.

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work flexible hours

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled/Veteran