Electrical Apprentice

Crete United•Smithfield, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working under the direction of a journeyman electrician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures. The role requires connecting wiring in electrical circuits and networks, preparing and assembling conduits, and performing various hands-on tasks related to electrical installations. The apprentice will also be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, diagnosing and correcting electrical problems, and inspecting systems for hazards and defects.

Requirements

Must be in apprentice school (or completed) with some field experience (RI)
Basic electrical and mechanical skills
Experience in commercial or industrial electrical work
Knowledge of the electrical code and the ability to research and retrieve information from the code book
Ability to read, understand, analyze blueprints and schematic drawings
Ability to follow directions and decipher technical information
Ability to complete work in a neat, safe, and professional manner
Knowledge of, and ability in, pipe bending, circuit wiring, feeders, services, fire alarm, wire pulling, underground, wiring electrical equipment
Ability to plan and project weekly material and labor requirements
Must be in apprentice school either MA or RI
Must be age 18 or older
OSHA 10 certificate
Valid driver's license
GED or high school diploma
Team player with the willingness and ability to learn
Career oriented
It is mandatory to be on time and at work everyday
Hard working
Positive attitude
Neat and polite in presentation
Good communication skills
Ability to communicate technical information
Desire to lead

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of a journeyman electrician
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility
Prepare and assemble conduits
Work overtime when required
Climb ladder with material or tools, load wire reels, lift lights into ceiling, dig trenches, hold material and use screw gun or screw driver
Install various kinds of wires, cable and conduits in accordance with the requirements
Pull wires, attach wires to fishtape and keep wire free from kinks or abrasion
Connect conductors to switches, receptacles or appliances with proper methods of splicing, soldering and taping
Use rotor strippers
Maintain a safe work environment by observing and following all safety standards and procedures; complying with OSHA and RELCO standards
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures