Summary: The Watson Electrical Construction Company (WECC) Apprenticeship Program is a standardized, performance-based, electrical training program accredited through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and operating under the Standards of Apprenticeship registered in the states of VA, NC and SC. The program is 4-years in duration and consists of over 620 hours of formal classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of paid on the job training under the direct supervision of qualified Electrical Mechanics on construction sites. Our program is also registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs, enabling veterans of the armed forces to utilize their VA benefits while enrolled. All WECC apprentices are full time employees with benefits available after 90-days of employment. Work will consist of installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial, industrial and residential electrical construction industry. General Responsibilities:
- Work with a commitment to safety and professional excellence
- Uphold the core values of Watson Electrical Construction Co, LLC.
- Arrive daily with appropriate attire and tools
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
- Identify electrical parts and components
- Dig trenches and backfill as needed
- Keep up with changing technology
- Stay current with and adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Wear tools at all required times
Specific Responsibilities:
- Perform assigned tasks under their direct supervision of an Electrical Mechanic
- Track apprenticeship program paperwork including OJT hours and reviews
- Adhere to the WECC apprenticeship program curriculum consisting of Homework and assigned Tests and Quizzes.
- Handle material required for the job
- Install raceways, pull wire, and mount equipment
- Assemble and install small to large electrical parts and pieces
- Trim outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work
- Use electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect
- Read and understand basic blueprints
Requirements:
- Minimum Age of 18
- High School Diploma/GED
- Current Driver License
- Reliable Transportation
- Employment offers are contingent upon applicants passing pre-employment requirements including drug screen, criminal background checks, reference checks and an MVR check.
Working Conditions:
- Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
- Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs).
- Work from all types of ladders (step ladders up to 14', A frame ladders, all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12' step ladder by himself.
- Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder.
- Perform work at various heights, up to 90' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
- Work in restricted areas (switch gear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics).
- Wear personal protective equipment as required in Safety Handbook.
- Able to work 40 hours per week, overtime as required, night shifts, and work out of town if needed.
Skills
- Positively identify colors of wires
- Comprehend reading.
- Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
- Must have the ability to use required power tools.
- Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
- Practice and comprehend safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
- Operate two handed tools and equipment as required.
- Operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmission.
- Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, and written instructions.
- Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered)
Physical Function:
- Hear and see well (either naturally or with correction).
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head.
- Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Constantly move on feet.
- Climb ladders (all types).
- Complete overhead work for full day assignments.
- Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder, or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
- Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
This description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be interpreted as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Watson Electrical Construction Co, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese English - Spanish - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English