Electrical Helper

SUMMARY 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 crews or bolts using hand or power tools. - Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads. - Test 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-dimensionsl objects. - Work at heights without fear. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Strength: a. Standing 65% Walking 15% Sitting 20% b. Lifting 30 lb. Carrying 30 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing F 3. 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%)