Electrician Helper (5980)

PALMETTO GROUP•Ashland, VA

38d•$47,600 - $71,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Helper assists the Electrician in installing electrical systems, including lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers. This role involves preparing conduit, pulling wires, and replacing faulty electrical components. The position also requires driving a company vehicle and performing other assigned duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, tasks, and functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid US issued Driver's License
A US Driving Record that passes the Company’s insurance carrier’s approval requirements to drive for the Company
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice To Haves

Teamwork – The ability to work well with others and achieve results without regard to who gets the credit as long as the company wins.
Analysis – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; a hands-on implementer.
Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in stressful, positive, or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budgets.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

Assist the Electrician in installing electrical systems
Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers
Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using wrench
Secure brackets to bulkheads with screws and bolts and pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals
Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers
Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire
Replace old fuse boxes
Hook up appliances for power
Install new lighting and ceiling fans
Drive Company vehicle as needed
Other duties as assigned