Electrician Helper

Sundt Construction•Iva, SC

About The Position

Assist electricians with planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision, and take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman. This is a safety-sensitive construction role involving physically demanding work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions. The position requires working shifts of up to 12 hours, moving through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and climbing or balancing on frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Sundt describes itself as a 100% employee-owned contractor and offers competitive pay, employee ownership, benefits, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

  • One to two years of experience in the industrial or commercial construction industry.
  • A general understanding of the electrical trade.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
  • Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel or wood frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Ability to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
  • Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • Ability to reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently and to stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
  • Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

Nice To Haves

  • NCCER Core Curriculum.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Assist electricians with planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems.
  • Perform work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision.
  • Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
  • Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
  • Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
  • Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and be willing to learn from others.
  • Seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
  • Apply trade mathematics with high proficiency.
  • Inspect subordinates' work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take necessary corrective action.
  • Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transporting, material storage, and lost time.
  • Lift and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive salary, paid weekly.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k).
  • Industry-leading health coverage.
  • Sick leave and paid time off (PTO).
  • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Workplace Wellness Programs.
  • Mental Health Program.
  • Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Employee-owner perks.
  • Educational Assistance.
  • Sundt Foundation charitable employee-owner program.
  • Incentive programs for craft and administrative employees.
  • Training focused on personal and professional growth.
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