Electrician Journey

Job Description

1. Reads and understands blueprints.

2. Assists in modifying or planning new installations to minimize waste of materials and provide access for future maintenance.

3. Prepares sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future ceilings, and floorings.

4. Works around hazardous wiring.

5. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using rulers, hand tools, power tools.

6. Splices wires using hand tools, soldering equipment, tape or terminal gaps.

7. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.

8. Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.

9. Unwinds and pulls cable.

10. Connects power cable to equipment using hand tools.

11. Tests the installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility.

12. Disassembles defective electrical equipment.

13. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.

14. Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.

15. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

16. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.

17. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.

18. Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools.

19. Safely operates power tools and equipment.

20. Typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.