Apprentice Electrician

The Electrical Apprentice assists Journeyman and Foreman Electricians in the install and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1) Measures, cuts and bends wire and conduit, using tape measure and hand tools

2) Operates power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc.

3) Installs conductors in race way and cable tray using manual and power equipment.

4) Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit and motors

5) Performs minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches, tools and equipment

6) Disassembles defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using hand tools

7) Load, transport, unload, and furnish Journeyman and Foreman Electricians with materials, equipment, tools, and supplies

8) May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation

9) Uses scissor and boom lifts

10) Perform housekeeping duties as required

11) Perform other routine duties as directed by experienced craft person

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position is located full-time in the Blair, NE area.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Has two to four years experience or has completed coursework at a Trade School, Technical College, or approved Apprenticeship Training Program with 5000 to 8000 hours of on the job training. Industrial electrical experience is required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Work safely and follow established safety program and guidelines
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with other team members to accomplish the goals of each project. Ability to speak additional languages helpful
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform arithmetical operations accurately
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to information using measurable standards
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to follow specific directions and ask clarifying questions
• Ability to repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure
• Ability to work within standards of accuracy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand or walk for long periods of time, and use hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects. The employee is frequently required to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools. Reach for, handle and grasp wires and hand tools, bend, crouch, stoop kneel, and work in small places, and lift.

Apply online at http://interstates.hrmdirect.com