Electrician Helper

Job Description Job Description Prime Retail Services has an immediate opening for a full-time Electrical Helper based out of Lakeland Florida office. This is a field position.
We are looking for an Electrician Helper to undertake a variety of task relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. This job involves installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts, & repairing appliances.
Essential Functions:
• 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.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
• Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
• Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
• Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
• Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
Competencies:
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Problem solving, troubleshooting, and judgment skills required and must have knowledge of tools and instruments required to perform maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting.
• Positive, confident and motivated attitude with the desire to work in a fast-paced, energetic team environment required
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Proven experience as an electrical helper
Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (ie wire strippers, voltmeter, etc)
Capable of reading electrical drawings and/or blueprints
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations/guidelines
Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shift and/or overnight
Physical Demands & Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have the ability to push, pull, and/or lift material up to 50 pounds
Perform tasks that involve stooping, walking, bending, searching for items and standing for periods of time
Work indoors and outdoors without heating or air conditioning
Exposed to very hot and very cold temperatures
Exposed to hazardous conditions, equipment, & situations.
Working with sharp tools and electricity
Exposed to loud noises
Exposed to very bright and inadequate lighting conditions
Sometimes exposed to contaminants
Need to get into awkward positions weekly when working in cramped work places, such as crawl spaces under floors

*** This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job, but more of a general nature. Employee may be asked to perform duties not listed as required by business needs. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice***