Electrician

Overview

Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools
• Maintaining tools, vehicles, and equipment and keeping parts and supplies in order
• Performing skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
• Following state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
• Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Complete residential Main Panel Upgrades (MPU)

Qualifications & Experience

• -Minimum five years of experience on commercial and/or residential construction sites preferred
• -In-depth knowledge of building codes and laws in your area
• -Perform tests and use the results to diagnose problems – for example, when an outlet is not working, using a multimeter to check the voltage, amperage, or resistance to resolve the appropriate course of action
• -Have all of the tools of your trade on hand and be able to bring them to your jobsite
• -References that will verify your professional skills and experience