Electrician

Job Description

Job Summary
An Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings. Duties may include reading blueprints, installing wiring and lighting fixtures, troubleshooting electrical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.


Essential Functions
• Work as a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at the scene of jobs.
• Participate in stringing overhead/underground lines and cables and in installing conduit and wire.
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems and other electrical or electronic equipment.
• Must have the ability to:
• Learn the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the Electrician's trade.
• Learn to read and draw simple electrical sketches.
• Learn the occupational hazards of the Electrician's trade.
• Gradually perform assigned tasks with less supervision.
• Learn how to operate power driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, or grinders.
• Use common hand tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, hammer, or other similar tools.
• Perform routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, sensors including terminations, electrical construction & installation.
• Learn procedures for Electrical ARC Flash Protection, Electrical LO/TO and General Safety Precautions for Troubleshooting.
• Able to Label Disconnect switches and Devices
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality support to the plant operations.

Critical Competencies
• Equipment Operation - Proficiency in operating large equipment, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate equipment accurately and smoothly for various tasks. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Material Handling - Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal loading and transportation efficiency.
• Problem Solving - identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback.
• Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.

Responsibilities

Experience
• Some experience in the aggregate or related industry preferred.
• 3 plus years of electrician experience
• Some experience working safely with hand and power tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
• Some computer skills; cell phones and other electronic devices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn to perform simple algebraic calculation (pipe bending)
• Ability to plan and work effectively
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language

Other Requirements
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to drive a repair truck or fork truck on a daily basis.
• Ability to distinguish and designate terminations and voltage of color-coded electrical systems.
• Must be able to lift arms above shoulder level.
• Perform heavy manual labor requiring mechanical dexterity under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making.
• Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Test electrical equipment, Electrical PPE, Electrician's hand tools and motorized vehicles

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.