Electrician Helper Jobs

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist journeyman in the planning, lay-out, installation, testing and repair all types of construction related systems and components in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Measure, cut, and bend materials with degrees of supervision.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of craft worker's tools and equipment
• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
• If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized
• Actively participate in one corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision
• Listen to co-worker’s suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
• Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed
• Use appropriate hand (i.e. hammer, screwdriver, wire strippers, wrenches) and power tools (i.e. drills, threading machine, grinders, saws) to fit and install all types of materials and components
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft workers with materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Help install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
• Assist journeyman with installation or repair of fixtures, apparatus and equipment as directed.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision
• Assist journeyman with assigned tasks; may include working at heights or in trenches or excavations as needed.
• Perform any other routine duties as directed by experienced craft workers
• May disassemble and remove damaged or worn components under supervision

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Experience working in the Pipefitter, Pipe Welder or similar craft as a helper or laborer, and a basic knowledge of the pipe craft. Developing knowledge of pipefitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems (i.e. carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, poly, copper, and various high pressure/temperature alloys) and pipe coupling systems (i.e. butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints). Ability to understand and follow directions. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Pipefitter Helper Tool List). Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to compute basics numbers, read scales and use simple fractions
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in one or more craft areas
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions