Electrical Apprentice

IMI is currently looking for a full time Electrical Apprentice located in the Athens, GA area. Individuals must be willing to work within a 75-mile radius of the Athens, GA area.
An Electrical Apprentice is just starting out in the electrical field or has a minimal amount of experience (0-1 years) in the electrical field or related area. Individuals should possess basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. They must also be able to read and interpret instructions and documentation. They rely heavily on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job, and they work under immediate supervision.

Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment and are often centered around assisting senior employees in complete of tasks. They are required to assist with maintaining tools and equipment and they will perform various cleanup and housekeeping activities. These employees report to a Foreman, General Foreman, or Project Manager.
Tasks that Electrical Apprentice are required to be able to perform include, but are not limited to:

• Assist senior employees with layout, install, assembly, installation, and repair of wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
• Accurately use tape measures and rulers in completion of work.
• Assist with pulling wire through conduit.
• Accurately apply basic mathematical skill, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Move materials around jobsites by lift trucks.
• Some travel is required but limited. Per Diem would be included.

Physical Requirements
*Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform the job at each Electrician tier level.

• Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors including times of inclement weather.
• Manual dexterity needed for repetitive tasks and to operate standard operating equipment.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Must be highly safety conscious and have ability to see and escape from dangerous situations
• Ability to climb a ladder and step into various pieces of equipment.
• Good physical fitness, eye hand coordination and ability to quickly respond to sounds.
• Good sense of balance with ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly for working shift.

IMI Industrial Services Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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