Job Description – apprentice
General
- Be knowledgeable with the current NEC code, NFPA 70E, Myers Electric Safety Manual, and Myers Electric Team Handbook.
- Maintain a Positive Attitude.
- Any concern or feedback about the work environment or other team members should be brought to the attention of your direct supervisor who can help.
- No foul or offensive language is allowed.
Job performance
- Work shall be performed in compliance with the most current Code and Authority Having Jurisdiction.
- Work shall be performed safely in a neat workmanlike manner and in accordance with Myers Electric SWP (Safe Work Practices), and/or Customer SWP whichever is most stringent.
- Work in an efficient manner and eliminate down time. (There is always something that can be done: clean up, organize, plan ahead etc.)
- Do not perform any work without a clear understanding of what is expected from the customer and/or your supervisor. Any deviation from original scope of work by the customer must be approved by your supervisor.
Job sites, shop, and vehicles
- Keep all areas neat and clean as you go.
- Keep tools and material organized for ease of use and access.
- Use the “full hands in full hands out” approach to increase efficiency to reduce unnecessary trips.
- Eliminate all tripping hazards.
- Use job bins for material gathering and do not remove any material already held for a job without a replacement arranged and notifying the person who pulled the material.
Communications on job sites
- Do not take phone calls, emails, or text while talking in person with a customer.
- All communications shall be job related only, no personal communication except for emergencies.
- Ask clarifying questions prior to performing the work.
- Do not use trade jargon with customers.
Forms / Receipts
- Make sure all material lists are filled out before leaving job site.
- Fill out any customer feedback forms (positive and negative) and vendor forms (recognize good service) as needed in a timely manner.
- All daily expense receipts and job material list shall be submitted by the end of the work day.
Specific Job-Related Tasks
- Follow the direction of Journeyman for installation of electrical equipment, devices, components, etc. as per NEC and local code requirements. Ask questions as situations arise.
- Troubleshooting, testing, and problem solving.
- Read drawings/blueprints, and other construction documents. Markup drawings for as-builts.
- Order parts or coordinate the ordering of parts as needed.
- Proactively seek to develop skills and knowledge.
- Other various tasks depending on the scope of work.