Electrical Craft Helper

An Electrical Craft Helper assists apprentice and journey level electrical construction personnel in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution operations, substations and switch racks; performs semi-skilled heavy physical laboring tasks related to construction, maintenance and repair.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have drive, a learning attitude and excellent work ethic. The Department of Water & Power is looking for a team player with fantastic interpersonal skills to represent the Department in a professional manner every day.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more information, please review the job description.

• Drives various types of trucks, both light and heavy duty, to and from job sites. In the absence of regular equipment, operators may drive and/or operate specialized equipment, including various jackhammers, chipping guns, coring machines and drills used by electrical construction crews.
• Places warning devices and other safety apparatus, (i.e. traffic cones, barricades, highway flashers, while working in the streets).
• Assists electrical construction personnel by maintaining all tools and work related materials ready for use, such as rubber protective equipment, mechanical jumpers, ladders, ropes, slings, hand tools, power tools.
• Assembles overhead and underground apparatus used in the every day performance or duties.
• Works in confined spaces and in close proximity of all types of energized underground cables and switchgear and other related equipment; locates underground utilities.
• Assists crews in the installation and removal of wires, cables, and transformers in the transmission and distribution system, and in the operation of various types of cable pulling and equipment setting vehicles.
• Installs and repairs various types of underground conduits, pole risers, sump pumps, and vents.
• Work on or in proximity to conductors, devices and equipment located in high-voltage stations, or switchyards.
• Raises, lowers and cleans manholes and vault covers to street grades, and cleans work areas.
• Performs routine concrete and asphalt work.
• Replaces tools and materials after work is completed.
• Stocks and maintains inventory of materials and supplies on trucks; records, orders, and credits materials used for jobs as needed.

Qualification Guidelines

CORE COMPETENCIES

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  Adaptability- Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Innovation- Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Professional Integrity & Ethics-Displaying honesty, adherence to principles and personal accountability
• Oral Communication-Engaging effectively in dialog
• Handling Conflict-Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Teamwork-Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Safety focus-Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.

• At least one college/trade school class in electrical theory or practice OR
• One year of full time experience assisting journey level Electrical Craftsmen in the construction or utility industry.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License is required by the sixth month after appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Per DMV regulations, Air Brake Driver's License Endorsement is required, and must be obtained within 60 days of appointment, and as a condition of employment. Certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) every two years are required as a condition of employment per OSHA requirements.
Candidate for this classification must be at least 18 years of age. An Electrical Craft Helper is subject to emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, and therefore must have a telephone