Electrician Craftsman

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
•    Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations 
•    Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place 
•    Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
•    Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement 
•    May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment 
•    Work with high and low voltage systems
•    Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems 
•    Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor 

weather conditions

• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access 

required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and 

maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across 

construction/industrial site

• Must have required tools

• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and Fit for Duty