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Job Description
SCOPE OF WORK
Performs installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry.
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
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 bend conduit pipe: PVC, GRS & EMT (i.e. stubs, 90’s, offsets, saddles, etc.)
Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
Able to use two-handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
Understands and ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift and move heavy equipment, under supervision
Possesses knowledge of various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
Ability to terminate (i.e. both aluminum and copper, twisted pair cable, and terminating coaxial cable)
Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse or circuit breakers, motors, cable trays
Has general understanding of safety behavior of operators and equipment
Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately
Able to interpret blueprints or shop drawings including symbol usage and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
Can properly navigate all applicable articles of National Electrical Code (NEC), including Chapters 1-4 (General Requirements) and Chapters 5-8 (Special Occupancies, Equipment, Environments, and Communication Systems)
Fully comprehends NEC Chapter 9 Tables
Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
Understands basic math and can properly read tape measure
Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
Has skill to accurately install duct banks and understands required spacing
Takes pride in craftsmanship
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends apprenticeship classes and functions and maintains passing grades of apprenticeship program
Maintains passing grades during apprenticeship program
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
Plans and organizes tasks to meet deadlines
Has ability and skill to accurately and effectively direct work of Helpers, A1s, and A2s in proper work practices
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
Enrolled in third year electrical apprenticeship classes
EXPERIENCE
Second year of electrical apprenticeship completed
