Apprentice Electricians (General Application)

** MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL NATIONWIDE **

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate safely and follow all internal and OSHA-specific safety practices 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Complete the Reds Electrical Safety Training Program

• Complete required equipment training and certifications

• Correctly identify and describe common materials  

• Demonstrate the ability to handle material properly to prevent damage 

• Demonstrate the basic ability to interpret blueprints 

• Utilize basic hand and power tools 

• Perform duties as assigned

• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.  

• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.  

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.  

• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.  

• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.  

• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.  

• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.  

• Maintain a clean work area and wash parts.  

Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.  

• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using a test meter.  

• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.  

• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to the work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck.  

• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.  

• Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials  

• Inspecting wiring within a building to ensure it's safe

• Evaluating electrical systems to diagnose issues in wiring or circuits

• Repairing any issues within an electrical system

• Installing and connecting circuit breakers, electrical switches and outlets

• Installing new lights, appliances, and security systems

• Reading blueprint plans to install an electrical system in a new building

• Supervising and training an apprentice electrician and serving as a mentor

• Maintaining material and labor records

• Keeping track of inventory and ordering new parts

• Technical skills: Journeyman electricians must be experts in electrical code and electrical systems to perform their jobs safely. This can vary depending on their specialty but may include using power tools, repairing wires, and applying knowledge of safety procedures.

• Endurance: Being an electrician requires a certain amount of physical ability and stamina. This job can involve standing for long periods, carrying heavy equipment and moving into small spaces. Developing endurance and physical skills can help electricians succeed.

• Organization: Journeyman electricians often maintain records, including job logs and inventory lists. Strong organizational skills can help them create filing systems to keep information easy to find.

• Problem-solving: Journeyman electricians need problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues within an electrical system.

• Attention to detail: To assess and evaluate systems, journeyman electricians need to pay attention to details. This can help them troubleshoot and repair any issues. It can also help them ensure safety and make sure they're following the correct code.

• Communication: Journeyman electricians may work with customers, apprentices and supervisors during the day. Strong