CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN INFORMATION

The duties of an electrician are numerous and varied, presenting an exciting challenge to individuals seeking a career in this field. Inside construction electricians perform lay out, assemble, install, and test electrical circuits, fixtures, appliances, equipment, and machinery. They must be able to install electrical lighting, heating, cooling, and control systems in various types of structures: residences, commercial and industrial establishments, schools, hospitals, libraries, and other buildings. They also are frequently called on to make sophisticated installations involving electrical motors, controllers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus.

Responsibilities

NATURE OF WORK: Lays out, installs and tests all types of electrical systems, from plans and specifications and verbal direction in all types of commercial, industrial and residential structures; adds to or modifies, "trouble shoots" and repairs same systems. Systems include lighting power, control, signal, alarm and communication. Materials in installation include various sizes wire, cable, conduit ducts, distribution and terminal cabinets and bases, and utilization equipment.

Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: Greatly varied, from exposed, unheated areas on new structures, to enclosed buildings. Also, may be cramped quarters of attics or crawl spaces. Work requires constant physical activity and full physical abilities, and includes lifting moderate to heavy loads, climbing, crawling, pulling, digging, working overhead, and etc. Most work is not on activated electrical systems, but apprentice may be required at times to work on energized circuits. Hazards would include shock and burns, falling objects, and falls.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Have a valid drivers license.

Be a high School Graduate of have a GED.

Be able to show proof of 1 Credit of Algebra I or higher math completed.

*Contact Wyoming JATC if you have at least 2,000 hours of prior OJT experience for different acceptance requirements.

Must be able to travel to Casper, WY for 6 weeks of school per academic year during the 4 years of the program.

Security Clearance Requirements

Depends upon job site location.

Eligibility to Work Requirements

Be eligible to work in the United States.

Be available to travel within the State of Wyoming for work.

Required Documentation

Driver's License

Birth Certificate or Passport