Electrical Apprentice I Sustainability

Enfra•Metairie, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Apprentice I is responsible for assistance of installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs to electrical systems conductors and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial and industrial electrical industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or holder of GED or equivalent.
Must meet entry criteria for Apprenticeship Schooling.
Must be enrolled in an approved Apprenticeship Program.
Ability to quickly learn hand conduit bending that will ensure timely installations.
Ability to use 2 handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
Employee must have ability to acquire/maintain personal hand tools as directed.
Valid driver's license and have own transportation. (Note: Public transportation does not always serve most sites.
Employee must have ability to operate platform lift.
Employee must possess ability to understand basic math.
Must understand verbal instructions and heed warnings.
Required to attend Apprenticeship Classes and Functions.
Maintain passing grades during semesters in the Apprenticeship Program.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Assist electricians by performing tasks, material handling under the direct supervision of an assigned electrician installing the work.
Keep all materials, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and maintain a clean work area at all times demonstrating safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
Clearly understand and comply with Company/Job Safety Requirements. (OSHA).
Report to assigned job site location on time as directed.
Maintain and properly store tools and equipment.
Proper use and safely handle tools, equipment and materials.
Accurately organize materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work area.
Assist in wire pulls.
Properly mount and install assigned work, conduit, wires, strapping as directed.
Accurately identify colors of wires & conductors.
Work from all types of ladders.
Work in restrictive/tight areas. (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.).
Must be capable of digging trenches by use of hand tools.
Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and written instructions.