Apprentice and Journeyman - Port Allen, LA

Job Description

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to reading blueprints, layout materials, bend, thread, install conduit, and pull wire.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate safely and follow all internal and OSHA-specific safety practices

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Complete the Reds Electrical Safety Training Program

Complete required equipment training and certifications

Correctly identify and describe common materials

Demonstrate the ability to handle material properly to prevent damage

Demonstrate the basic ability to interpret blueprints

Utilize basic hand and power tools

Perform duties as assigned

Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.

Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.

Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.

Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.

Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.

Clean work area and wash parts.

Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.

Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.

Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.

Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.

Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.

Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials

Physical Demands/Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an industrial electrician to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

Lifting (Frequent): Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.

Standing/Walking (Frequent): Required to stand or walk for long periods during the workday, often in confined or challenging environments.

Bending and Stooping (Frequent): Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach overhead as part of daily duties when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment.

Climbing (Frequent): Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs and work at heights of up to 30 feet or more, using fall protection as required.

Hand/Eye Coordination: Must have excellent hand-eye coordination for handling tools, wiring, and equipment with precision.

Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and manipulate electrical tools, components, and materials.

Vision: Must have the ability to see and distinguish colors, read schematics, blueprints, and labels, and identify equipment faults and wiring issues.

Stamina: Must have the physical stamina to work long shifts, including overtime or weekend work, if needed.

Work Environment: Work may be performed in noisy, hot, cold, or humid environments and may require exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces, or heights.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Frequent): Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as dictated by safety standards.

Red's Electrical Service Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.

Red's Electrical Service Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of disability status. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and request any necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Dusty Bolinger at . Red's Electrical Service Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strives to provide a workplace that is inclusive and accessible for all employees.

Full-time