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A-1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC.

Northshore Electrical Apprentice

A-1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Mandeville, LA, United States


Description

A-1 is seeking driven Electrical Apprentices to join our team assisting electricians with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems.

Essential Functions:
  • Assist in installing electrical systems.
  • Install sound systems, security systems, voice and data systems, lighting, ceiling fans, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers.
  • Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using wrench.
  • Secure brackets to bulkheads with screws and bolts and pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals.
  • Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers.
  • Replace faulty fuse boxes, circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire.
  • Hook up appliances for power.
  • Repair motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots.
  • Consult with engineers, engineering technicians, line installers and repairers, or industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers when performing installations.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be able to browse electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Must possess communication skills, self-supervision, and respect for safety needs.
  • Must possess team spirit, and be able to work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering, and out of doors services.
  • Must be ready to do overtime work if the need arises. Must have a versatile work schedule.
  • Must have valid drivers' license.
  • Must possess own transportation as most locations aren't accessible with public transportation.
  • Must be able to comply to a criminal background check and drug test
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Personal tools to be used for the job
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
  • Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
  • Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to climb ladders.
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Ancillary benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • 401k with company matching