Iowa Department of Workforce Development

Program: Iowa Department of Workforce Development - EPI Power

Program Description

The Electrician A must have the ability to fabricate and install rigid & aluminum E.M.T., plasti-bond, and PVC conduit; use mechanical benders; use hydraulic benders 2” - 4”; fabricate and install conduit supports; wire and cable installation by hand, by machine and in cable trays; MCC and switchgear work; troubleshoot motor controls (energized); fabricate and install cable trays; sizing thermal overloads, breakers and fuses; batteries and battery charger installation; emergency power supply system; bus duct installation; install junction boxes, tagging and term; install and terminate motors (480V & down); install and terminate transformers (480V & down); termination of stress cones and cable splicing; proper use of electrical equipment including hydraulic crimping tool; blueprint reading; national electric code requirements; hi-voltage cable termination; hi-voltage electrical equipment; use of electrical equipment including V.O.M., AMP meter, 1000 volt insulation tester; proper use of equipment including winch truck and man lift-JLG lift. They must also possess good communication skills, know and understand all applicable electrical OSHA rules and regulations, and know the proper use of safety equipment. The mechanic A generally has over 4 years experience in the electrical field.

Job Description

The Electrician A must have the ability to fabricate and install rigid & aluminum E.M.T., plasti-bond, and PVC conduit; use mechanical benders; use hydraulic benders 2” - 4”; fabricate and install conduit supports; wire and cable installation by hand, by machine and in cable trays; MCC and switchgear work; troubleshoot motor controls (energized); fabricate and install cable trays; sizing thermal overloads, breakers and fuses; batteries and battery charger installation; emergency power supply system; bus duct installation; install junction boxes, tagging and term; install and terminate motors (480V & down); install and terminate transformers (480V & down); termination of stress cones and cable splicing; proper use of electrical equipment including hydraulic crimping tool; blueprint reading; national electric code requirements; hi-voltage cable termination; hi-voltage electrical equipment; use of electrical equipment including V.O.M., AMP meter, 1000 volt insulation tester; proper use of equipment including winch truck and man lift-JLG lift. They must also possess good communication skills, know and understand all applicable electrical OSHA rules and regulations, and know the proper use of safety equipment. The mechanic A generally has over 4 years experience in the electrical field.

Eligibility

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. This means that the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. The above description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. SUN utilizes a multi-skill concept and expects the employee to perform other job disciplines.