Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
* Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using tools such as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules, and conduit benders.
* Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
* Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
* Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
* Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools.
* Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
* Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
* Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
* Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
* Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
* Maintains tools and equipment.
* Able to distinguish colors.
* Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc.
* Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
* May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
* Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
* Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
* Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
* Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 65% Walking 15% Sitting 20%
b. Lifting 30 lb.
Carrying 30 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
Balancing F
3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)
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