Service Department Electrician

Hawthorne NY

Description

Our company offers top competitive salary, Medical/Vision benefits, Retirement plan, profit sharing, life insurance, paid Holidays & Vacation as well as a Telephone allowance Scope of Work: Installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the electrical construction industry. This position handles service calls to customers in their homes and utilizes customer service training to educate and assist customers in choosing service, product and finance options. Responsibilities: Above all else, the Electrician must represent our company with integrity and be a credit to the company through ethical and professional behavior. The Electrician must exhibit complete and thorough knowledge of the following skills: 1. Names and uses of all electrical tools and materials. 2. Conduit bending and installation. 3. Quality installation of trim out. 4. Wire pulling procedures. 5. Wall rough in. 6. Termination of junction boxes. 7. Fixture connections and rough in. 8. Underground rough in methods. In addition, the Electrician must possess the motivation to accomplish tasks with minimal general supervision. He/She must demonstrate an experience factor exceeding an electrical helper, and should have the ability to direct and teach less experienced electricians and helpers. It will be the electrician’s responsibility to ensure that the helper performs tasks assigned to him/her, such as keeping the work area neat and the tools and materials secure. The electrician may be part of a crew or the lead person directing this crew. In addition, the electrician must possess a solid foundation of basic theory knowledge, and be proficient in reading layouts and blueprints. He/She will also be expected to perform the following: 1. Installation of all work. 2. Wire, conduit, and box sizing. 3. Switchgear installation and termination. 4. Panel terminations. 5. Transformer terminations. 6. Motor terminations. 7. Layout and preparation for installation. 8. Underground layout and rough in. 9. Trouble-shooting of motors, controls, circuits, and equipment. 10. Rigging and set up for all operations. Working Conditions: The Electrician must: 1. Work both inside and outside, whichever job requires; work in all elements, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, no matter what time of year. 2. Be able to use construction site sanitary facilities, e.g. Porta Johns. 3. Have required personal tools readily accessible at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.). 4. Ensure that combined weight of person and tools does not exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 250 lbs., Class 1A 300 lbs.). 5. Perform work at various heights (up to 90' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas). 6. Work in restricted areas (switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics). 7. Wear necessary personal protective equipment (hard hat and safety glasses at all times; respirator when required). 8. Be able to use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively. 9. Be prepared to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime and night shifts as required. 10. Be able to work independently or as part of a team depending on company needs. Skills: The Electrician must be able to: 1. Positively identify colors of wires. 2. Read and draw, as well as understand schematics of, prints. 3. Bend conduit by hand with hand benders. 4. Use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches. 5. Dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment. 6. Practice and comprehend safe work procedures. 7. Operate two-handed tools/equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jack hammers. 8. Operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmission. 9. Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blue prints and written instructions. 10. Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered). 11. Work energized circuits and equipment with company management approval. 12. Must know local electrical codes and be able to apply them in a practical manner on each job. Physical Function: The Electrician must be able to: 1. Bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach over-head. 2. Lift 75 pounds. 3. Constantly move on one’s feet. 4. Work from all type ladders (step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and carry and relocate up to a 12' step ladder by oneself. 5. Complete overhead work for full day assignments. 6. Make the transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use. 7. Possess good vision, either normal or corrected. 8. Be responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks. Position Requirements: • Licenses: Current and clean Driver's License and must provide own transportation to our office, a company van will be assigned; no electrical license required. • Education: High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent training • Training: Required to attend company sponsored Thursday training classes • OSHA: Must complete 30 hour OSHA class or provide proof of completion • Cell Phone: Must provide own cell phone for communication with other electricians and office staff • Conduct/Comportment: Drug-free; neat and clean appearance; professional and courteous bearing towards all. • Tools: Must provide own hand tools and tool belt