H1 / Tampa

Gaylor Electric • Tampa, FL

1d

About The Position

Assists electricians with assigned tasks under direct supervision, supporting the installation, alteration, and addition of electrical systems, conductors, and related materials and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Also performs miscellaneous electrical and labor tasks as directed.

The position requires following company and job-site safety practices, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures. The helper maintains personal hand tools, may operate mobile elevated work platforms, and works at heights and in restrictive spaces. Work includes organizing and maintaining tools and materials, digging trenches, mounting assigned hardware such as conduit, wires, and strapping, and safely completing tasks under an assigned electrician’s supervision.

Work may take place in varying weather and noisy environments, and may require overtime on short notice. The role involves substantial physical activity, including climbing, crawling, reaching, pulling cables, and lifting loads up to 51 pounds. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements

• Understand and comply with company and job-site safety requirements, including OSHA requirements.
• Understand and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Acquire and maintain personal hand tools in accordance with company policy.
• Be certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or be able to obtain certification upon hire as necessary.
• Be able to work at heights up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas.
• Work from assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms.
• Be able to learn basic hand conduit bending.
• Be able to use two-handed tools and equipment, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
• Be able to work in restrictive or tight areas, such as switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, and attics.
• Understand verbal instructions and heed safety warnings.
• Understand and demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Read and understand labels, job-site maps and directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately.
• Understand basic math and read a tape measure properly.
• Take pride in craftsmanship.
• Work scheduled hours and overtime as required, including on short notice.
• Work well with others as a team member and remain calm in heightened emotional situations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and safety harness.
• Stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods.
• Lift loads up to 51 pounds.
• Perform repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
• Have good vision and hearing, normal or corrected.
• Access all levels of a building or structure from designated employee parking areas, including by an OSHA-approved construction ladder or stairs under construction that are deemed safe for use.
• Work while constantly moving and reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and properly using power equipment.
• See color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned job-site location on time as directed.
• Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
• Organize materials and tools to keep the work area clean and neat.
• Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as necessary.
• Mount and install assigned hardware, such as conduit, wires, and strapping, as directed.
• Accurately identify the colors of wires and conductors.
• Safely perform assigned tasks under the direct supervision of an assigned electrician.
• Assist electricians with electrical installations, alterations, and additions.

What This Job Offers

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