What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician, Construction position at Tepa, LLC?
ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION: Project Site on Hopi Reservation
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking an Electrician who installs, connects, tests and sustains electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications. In addition, an electrician figures layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.
Job Functions:
- Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
- Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using tools, such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
- Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by an electrician helper.
- Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knives or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
- Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools.
- Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
- Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
- Observe the functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
- Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
- Cuts and welds steel structural members, using flame-cutting and welding equipment.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Journeyman electrical license
- NICET Certification
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in electrical distribution and transmission system maintenance work; Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations
- Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment; Skill in the application of first aid methods including artificial respiration
- Ability to follow proper methods, procedures, and safety precautions. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; Ability to work under extreme weather conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans
Thank you for considering Tepa, LLC and the Tepa family of companies in your job search! Tepa, LLC and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal and state law. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job functions.
