Unlicensed Electrician

Helix Electric•Reno, NV

About The Position

Helix Electric, Inc. is an open-shop electrical contracting company serving design/build, industrial, commercial, mixed-use and multifamily, government, institutional, communications, and utility projects. The Unlicensed Electrician joins a production-driven team performing electrical installations and troubleshooting in commercial settings. The role includes assembling, installing, maintaining, and testing electrical equipment and wiring systems, following applicable codes, drawings, and job specifications, and working safely to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. The position involves physical work as a primary part of the job and may require working in all weather elements depending on location and season. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and be able to work 8–10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, with overtime and night shifts as required.

Requirements

State Journeyman Electrician certification is required in states where required and highly desirable in states without that requirement.
Proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget.
Excellent working knowledge of building codes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work 8–10 hours per day and 40 hours per week, and to work overtime and night shifts as required.
Ability to perform essential physical tasks including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds, and pushing and pulling objects.
Ability to perform repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be trained and certified before operating equipment or tools where certification and training are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare work areas for equipment installation.
Install electrical components and connect wiring and equipment according to code and job specifications.
Assemble, maintain, and test electrical equipment and wiring systems.
Read blueprints and electrical drawings and install systems as specified.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances against drawings or plans.
Operate equipment only when trained and certified; set up and operate tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and cable vacuum systems.
Secure and lock up equipment after use.
Perform electrical installations and troubleshooting safely and in accordance with project schedules and budgets.