SCOPE OF WORK
Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and / or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry.
Proficient in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
- Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
- Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
- Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
- Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire
- Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90', from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
- Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
- Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit
- Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
- Able to use two handed tools / equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
- Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift / move heavy equipment
- Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give "hand signals" to operators
- Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
- Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse / circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports
- Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables
- Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors
- Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods
- Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
- Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
- Able to work in restrictive / tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
- Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations
- Has experience in terminations / splicing up to and including 600 volts
- Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts
- Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.)
- Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
- Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
- Reads and understands labels, job site maps / directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions
- Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
- Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
- Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
- Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
- Takes pride in craftsmanship
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directedMaintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipmentOrganizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work areaPossesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessaryMounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directedAccurately identifies colors of wires and conductorsPlans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlinesAccurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematicsCompletes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installationsCompletes and documents regular safety inspections, as assignedAccurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirementsSafely performs assigned tasks with limited supervisionWORKING CONDITIONS
May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and / or time of yearMust be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short noticeMust be able to work in noisy environmentsMust be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situationsMust work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasksPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when requiredAbility to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of timeAbility to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingersAbility to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of timePossess good vision / hearing (normal or corrected)Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building / structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for useAbility to work while constantly movingAbility to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balanceAbility to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipmentMust be able to see color to discern color-coded wiringMust be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduitsEDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalency, preferredEXPERIENCE
Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience requiredJourneyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required