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Location:

Boise, Idaho

Job Type:

Full time

Job Title:

Sign Installation Apprentice

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor or Journeyman, installs new signs and services existing signs efficiently and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews blueprints, identifies and prepares necessary materials and supplies for sign installation
• Determine layout and installation procedures and measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
• Drives trucks to transport sign materials to installation sites and load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Assemble and install products utilizing hand and power tools, operating heavy equipment
• May require scaffolding erection and other work platforms
• Performs maintenance and repair to existing signs
• Completes paperwork for installations and service work
• Follows all safety guidelines and regulations
• Obtains completed work sign-off from customers

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Interacts with customers
• Interacts with other installation apprentices
• Interacts with engineers, production staff, account executives and other departments

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A High School Diploma or GED and 2 or more years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in construction including welding, operation of heavy equipment, crane and forklift, power tools, electrical experience, and reading blueprints and work orders; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.

• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines, as well as working independently
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing
• Ability to operate computer, telephone, and other office equipment
• Knowledge of electrical installation (NEC codes, etc.)
• Knowledge of LED lighting and signaling systems
• Excellent basic math skills
• Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Valid Class B CDL License or the ability to obtain one.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a shop environment, outside site environment or driving to site locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit or stand for long periods of time; use computer to enter data, use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. The Employee must have ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment.

We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.