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Electrical Helper

Gaylor Electric
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Chattanooga, TN 37450, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an assistant electrician on a mission-critical project in Northern Alabama, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in the electrical field and must comply with safety regulations, including O.S.H.A. standards.
  • Responsibilities include supporting electricians with installations, maintaining tools, and performing various electrical tasks under supervision.
  • The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 51 lbs and work at heights of up to 90 feet, while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the skills and experience of the candidate.

*Mission Critical Project - Northern Alabama*

SCOPE OF WORK          

Assists electricians by performing a variety of assigned tasks under direct supervision.

Supports electricians with installations, alterations, and/or additions of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Completes miscellaneous electrical or labor tasks, as directed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
  • Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
  • Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
  • Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
  • Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire, as necessary
  • Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
  • Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
  • Able to learn basic hand conduit bending to ensure timely installations
  • Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
  • Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
  • Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
  • Understands and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
  • Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately
  • Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
  • Takes pride in craftsmanship

RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                                                                          

  • Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
  • Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
  • Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
  • Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary
  • Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
  • Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
  • Safely performs assigned tasks under the direct supervision of an assigned electrician

WORKING CONDITIONS 

  • May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
  • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
  • Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
  • Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
  • Must be able to work in noisy environments
  • Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
  • Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
  • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
  • Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
  • Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
  • Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
  • Ability to work while constantly moving
  • Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
  • Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
  • Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
  • Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits

EDUCATION

  • High School graduate or equivalency, preferred



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