Electrical Helper

Preciado Electric, Inc. • Full-time • Claremont, California, United States • $50,000 - $100,000 / year • 1w ago

We are looking for an experienced Electrician Helper to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. Your job will involve maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site while also supporting the overall project and assisting the Journeymen.

Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, laborers must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must have some experience in different kinds of electrical devices, systems and knowledge of construction sites.

The goal will be to produce and maintain well functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
Assisting tradespeople in their duties.
Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units
Install electrical conduit systems throughout across designated job site to support all required site wiring.
Perform conduit bending to assist in the installation of the electrical systems.
Ensure proper routing, secure mounting, and compliance with applicable codes and project specifications.
Assist in the coordination with other trades to avoid conflicts and maintain schedule integrity.
Assist in the installation of site wiring and electrical components supporting the fuel facility, site lighting systems, and all surrounding electrical infrastructure.
Assist in installing safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breakers, and panels etc.)
Assist in connecting wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
Assist in performing effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units
Cleaning and properly maintaining construction sites
Loading, unloading, and transferring of materials and equipment pertaining to the project specific duties
Climbing ladders
Using shovel and pick to dig conduit trenches.
Assist in manually pulling wire for electrical fueling systems and electrical monitoring systems.
Use power tools for mounting, cutting, and drilling of equipment, and electrical systems.
On occasion, operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts.
Ability to enter and exit trench excavations, 3-4ft in depth, tank excavations 5-6ft in depth, in loose soil and/or gravel.
Lift and carry objects of up to 50lbs, large distances.
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold weather.
Traveling to and from job sites (total travel hours will vary, depending on distance of projects)

Requirements

Proven experience with construction and some electrical.
Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight
Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician

Additional supplemental pay: