Electrical Helper

Electrician

Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.
• Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels, and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Be able to distinguish colors.
• Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Job Requirements:

• Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately.
• See detail in objects or drawings as 3-dimensional objects.
• Work at heights without fear.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength: a. Standing 65% Walking 15% Sitting 20% b. Lifting 30 lb. Carrying 30 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb.
• Climbing F Balancing F
• Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering C

Explanation of Symbols:

• NP Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)