Skilled Electrician Needed in Dorchester, MA ($26.00 - $27.00/Hour)

Electrician

Location: Dorchester, MA

Pay: $26-27/hour

Position: Full time

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings. 

• Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables. 

• Ensures piping complies with electrical codes. 

• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them. 

• Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.

• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation. 

• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.

• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed. 

• Replaces circuit breakers as needed. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

 • Ability to travel and work nights as needed

 • Willingness to work around active aerial tower activity 

• Willingness to help tower crews as needed ie: pull ropes, gather material, install coax connectors and any other duties asked by the foreman 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read blueprints. 

• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.

 • Ability to use hand tools and power tools. • Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license required. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring. 

• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding. 

• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.