Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a hardworking and motivated General Laborer / Electrical Helper to assist electricians with various tasks on job sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations and efficiency in electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs.

The Electrician's Helper, under supervisory direction, will be responsible for wire management on a utility scale solar generation facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Solar Electrician
• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect, install transformers, hook up inverters, knowledge of breakers, and understanding of SCADA equipment
• Perform DC and AC testing including, but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, and insulation resistance testing
• Ensures the vehicle, tooling, electronics, software, and company property issued are accounted for
• Must perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar site equipment and wiring under the supervision of the Lead Solar Electrician
• Work as a solar farm team crew member and have the ability to help the mechanical and/or other departments as needed

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, and protection of fellow team members within OSHA guidelines
• Ability to operate test equipment, such as: voltmeters, meggers, and amp meters
• Must understand the electrical work up to 600/1000 VDC and 480 VAC
• Ability to perform terminations and regular electrical hookup in regard to PV Solar
• Construction experience desired, electrician's helper or journeyman experience preferred
• Capable of working non-standard hours
• Able to work with electrical cable at six-foot height from ground level up to 10 hours a day
• Able to lift heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, several times per day
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Must display a positive attitude dedicated towards achieving results for the company as well as providing quality service and accuracy
• Must be a team player and able to work between multiple departments to reach a common goal
• Must maintain a clean and professional appearance and attitude at ALL times while at work, while representing or traveling for the company
• Responsible for daily upkeep of your work area
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime as needed
• Must wear required personal protective equipment at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)
• Advise immediate supervisor of any safety or job-related problems
• Must comply with all OHSA safety requirements and regulations
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments (example: hot sun, cold, wet weather, mud, etc.)
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight safely without assistance throughout assigned workday
• Able to work 8 -12 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required including occasional night shifts
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 80%) of the job
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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