Electrician Apprentice

5 Star Electric, LLC•Clay, KY

About The Position

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations. Position Title: Electrician Apprentice Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care. Classification: Non-Exempt Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is an entry level position requiring 1 year as an Electrician Trainee. The primary responsibility as an Electrician Apprentice will be to Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. The Electrician Apprentice at times may be responsible for ensuring safety standards for his crew and working closely with the safety manager to set standards and guidelines to create a safety program for all employees. Safety should be the number one priority of any Electrician Apprentice as he is entrusted with the safety of each employee he/she works with. Foremen will be responsible for daily job briefings and ensuring that all crew members are well versed on the coming day’s business, so they are prepared for all potential hazards. It is the Electrician Apprentice’s responsibility to report all incidents/accidents to the foreman or safety specialist immediately. It is the Electrician Apprentice’s responsibility to recognize areas for potential improvement and to report any “near miss” events for the crew members to learn from those events with the goal of preventing future accidents. This position reports to the Foreman.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent and / or Apprenticeship
One to Two (1-2) years experience or equivalent hours
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
Must have a Class A CDL
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must Complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days of employment.
Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
Compliance to Safety Performance Standards
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Requires good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Great Communication skills and electricity training helpful.
Must be able to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
Requires good Mechanical and Electrical aptitude
Good Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Cut metal components for installation.
Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Cod
Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
Other duties as assigned.