Apprentice/Helper - ITC

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking industrial E&I Apprentice Helpers.

Position Summary

Industrial E&I Apprentices will assist journeyman in performing the following activities but are not limited to: install wiring raceways, tubing, fittings, cable trays, wire & cable, electrical equipment, instruments, lighting, etc., across a construction site.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must have experience working on industrial construction projects
• Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
• Must be willing to travel away from home for work assignments

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Assist journeyman electrician or instrument fitters with E&I construction or maintenance tasks
• Be willing to learn and follow National Electrical Code (NEC), state, local, and client regulations and specifications
• Cleanup work areas
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)

Required Qualifications:

• No minimum education requirements, but must have a willingness to learn and work productively
• TWIC
• Must have State issued Apprentice Electrician License
• Must be able to compute basic arithmetic functions, measure, mark, and cut equipment or materials to specifications
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
• Must have required tools
• Ability to work with others - Team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• Former employee of RCI
• NCCER Certification related to construction craft worker
• Enrolled in electrician apprenticeship or other formal/technical education

Candidate Possession of Required Tools:

• Tool Box or Personal Gang Box with Lock
• Tool Pouch with Belt
• Insulated Linemans Pliers (Kleins)
• Insulated Needle Nose Pliers
• Insulated Side Cutters (Dikes)
• Insulated Wire Strippers
• Insulated Screw Drivers: Phillips and Flat Head
• Adjustable Wrenches
• Channel Lock Pliers
• 25' Tape Measure
• Hacksaw
• Hammer
• Torpedo Level
• Safety Toed Boots
• Not Required but advantageous for this position:
  • Battery Operated Drill & Reciprocating Saw

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• Capable of work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).