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Electrical Technician - Jerome Ave
- Job Title
- Electrical Technician - Jerome Ave
- Job ID
- 27711815
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Other Location
- Description
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SUMMARY
Responsible for safely and efficiently helping in the wiring of asphalt plant components and related equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Operate crane and forklift. Crane and Forklift safety course and lockout/tagout training is preferred.
- Have basic math skills (adding, subtracting, division, multiplying, and decimals).
- Ability to understand Astec electrical schematics and ability to read them.
- Be able to connect leads and 480V cables out of motors and be able to hook up 110V control cables to termination points (power panels). Plus be able to identify and cut various electrical cables.
- Be able to thread and bend galvanized conduit.
- Be able to learn Astec terminology to identify motors and main components/equipment of asphalt plants (detail layout of various plant types).
- Have knowledge of and be able to use the following power tools: conduit threader, drills, drill press, air and electric grinders (pencil, wheel, bench), cut-off saw (disc), jig and skill saws, reciprocating saw, stick and mig welding machines, oxy and acetylene torches and tank contents, voltmeter, hydraulic punch knockout, and basic hand tools orientation.
- Keep work area clean and neat.
- Clock in properly on assigned jobs, as appropriate.
- Be able to know wiring from 16 gauge up to 500 MCM and know the conduit size for the wiring being used.
- Follows company policies and procedures at all times.
- Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES- Crane and forklift safety course and lockout/tagout training is required.
- Basic math skills required.
- Successful completion of basic industrial electrical and basic welding course preferred, or appropriate knowledge required.
- High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
- Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; and ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally move more than 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.