Electrical Apprentice

General Summary: Electrical Apprentices report to a Journeyman Electrician and assist in numerous critical tasks necessary to achieve production levels and progress on assigned projects. Work consists of installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial, industrial and residential electrical construction industry. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining personal tool pouch and tools.
• Handling construction and electrical materials.
• Keeping work areas clean.
• Assisting Electrical Mechanics and/or Productive Workers with electrical installations.
• Understanding and obeying safety requirements.
• Restocking supplies and materials as necessary.
• Following specific instructions and directions.
• Working within standards of accuracy.
• Completing repetitive, short-duration tasks according to set procedures.
• Evaluating information using measurable standards.
  
  

Position Requirements

Experience: Previous electrical experience is preferred but not required.

Drivers License: Current state driver’s license if required by job conditions.

Other: Applicable federal, state and local license as required by job conditions or company.

Certifications – Applicable federal, state and local certifications as required by job conditions or company.

Education – High School Graduate, G.E.D or equivalent

Working Conditions

• Job requires working in all weather conditions regardless of job location or time of year (heat, cold, rain, or snow).
• Must be able to utilize sanitary facilities located on construction sites (Porta-Johns).
• Job requires employee to have and maintain required personal tools at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 pounds).
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders up to 14-feet, “A” frame ladders and extension ladders of all sizes. Must be able to and carry and transport 12-foot step-ladders unassisted.
• Employee’s combined personal weight with personal tools included cannot exceed the rated weight capacity/limit of ladders.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90-feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
• Work in restricted areas with proper supervision (switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces and attics).
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in Watson’s Safety Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Must be able to work 40-hours per week and overtime as required, to include night shifts and working out of town if needed.
  
  

Skills

• Positively identify colors of wire.
• Comprehend reading.
• Capacity to use required power tools.
• Capable of digging trenches, back filling and raking dirt smooth with hand tools.
• Comprehend and practice safe working procedures as outlined in Watson’s Safety Handbook.
• Operate two handed tools as required.
• Operate company trucks with manual and/or automatic transmissions.
• Read and interpret instructional manuals, work-site directions and written instructions.
• Work from mechanical lifts with Electrical Mechanic and/or other Productive Employees (electrical or gas powered).
  
  

Physical Function

• Possess good vision and hearing (either naturally or corrected).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly move on feet.
• Climb ladders (all types).
• Must be able to complete a full-day’s assignment of overhead work.
• Transit from employee parking areas to construction areas and gain access to all levels of the site/structure, even if the only means of access is via O.S.H.A-approved construction ladders, or stairs that are still under construction.
• Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
• Repetitive use of arms, legs, hands and fingers.
  
  

This description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be interpreted as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Employment offers are contingent upon an applicant's consent to and completion of pre-employment screenings consisting of referral checks, criminal background checks, MVR check and drug screening.

Watson Electrical Construction Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.