Electrician Helper 2 - RP1&2

Kiewit • Rayville, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist skilled craftspersons with electrical work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. The role supports installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and startup of electrical systems and equipment in construction or industrial settings.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
• Must have required tools.
• Must pass Fit For Duty Testing.
• A U.S. driver's license may be required.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to move about a construction or industrial site and stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Must be able to work in changing outdoor weather conditions and in noisy and dusty environments.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
• May need to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access work areas, potentially exceeding 200 feet, and must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Must be able to move and work in confined and cluttered spaces and on uneven surfaces.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans and determine work procedures, tools, and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Assist skilled craftspersons with measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing electrical conduit; welding supports; installing cable and duct banks; and making terminations.
• Assist with installing and fastening control and distribution apparatus.
• Assist with testing and starting up systems and checking circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and component safety.
• Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed.
• Pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment as required.
• Work with high- and low-voltage systems.
• Assist with disassembling and repairing defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools and power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED