Becoming an electrician in Arkadelphia, AR, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a strong demand for electricians, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Arkadelphia earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States. Position Description Assist electrical workers in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric-power generation and distribution equipment, underground cables, and related facilities, performing any combination of various tasks. Job Responsibilities • Install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment. • Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site, according to instructions. • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using ruler and hand tools. • Drill holes for wiring, using power drill, and pull or push wiring through opening. • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using knowledge of wiring and test meter. • Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors. • Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches, using hand tools. • Maintain tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order. • Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools. • Dig trenches, place shoring, and lowers tools and materials to workers in excavations and vaults. • Position reels of electric cable alongside trench or manhole, and guide cable as it is pulled into ducts to prevent damage to lead sheath. • Break up concrete to facilitate installation or repair of equipment, using an air hammer. • Rig scaffolds and hoists, and help move heavy machine parts to assist in assembly and repair of generators, converters, switchgear, and related equipment at generating station or substation, as directed. • Other duties as assigned. • Minimum Required Tool List for Top Helpers: • 1 each 9” Side Cutters • 2 each 440 Channel locks • 1 each Tool Box or bag with lock • 1 each Hack Saw and Blade • 1 set Flat Head Screw Drivers (assortment of sizes) • 1 each Large Phillip Head Screw Drivers • 1 each Small Phillip Head Screw Drivers • 1 each 9” Level • 1 each 8” Crescent Wrench • 1 each 10” Crescent Wrench • 1 pair Leather Gloves • 1 each 25’ Tape Measure • 1 each Hammer • 1 each Working Flash Light • 1 each Pad and Pencil Job Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must have electrical experience. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments. • Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements. Benefits • We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>About Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. Position Purpose: Responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a variety of moderately complex to complex instrumentation and electrical equipment to include control systems, sensors, analyzers, electrical motors, pneumatic instrumentation, programmable controllers, etc. to insure optimum performance of machines and associated equipment. Adheres to all health, safety, and compliance requirements in accordance with federal and state regulations. Primary Duties/responsibilities: • Troubleshoot and repair existing problems by utilizing a variety of electrical testers/devices to determine possible causes for problem situations. • Dismantle a variety of electrical devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and reassemble and test for optimum performance. • Repair and/or replace functional parts of control instruments and ability to interpret instructions and diagrams in correcting existing problems. • Maintain appropriate records on completed work performed and forwards logs along with findings to immediate supervisor. • Assist with equipment failure analysis. • Set up and check preventive equipment such as emergency generators, cathodic protection, change desiccant in water’s air system, waste feed cut off testing, analyzer gas equipment, etc. to insure that safety measures are maintained within the facility. • On an as-needed basis, order needed parts and machinery and keep adequate inventories to meet scheduled on-going electrical/instrumentation maintenance programs. • Other work related duties as assigned. Education / Experience / Background: • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required • Associate’s degree with an emphasis in Electrical/Mechanical skills preferred • Prior work experience of 2 years in a related position preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Strong team player • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines • Strong customer orientation Required Certification / Licenses / Training: • 24-hour HAZWOPER Certification We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
See More Details >>Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States. Position Description Plan the layout, install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment according to customer specifications and blueprints by performing the following duties in a safe and timely manner. Job Responsibilities • Plan installations to minimize waste, provide future access and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring consistent with code. • Follow blueprints ensuring that wiring is installed before walls, ceilings or floors are completed. • Measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble conduit using hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender assisted by Electrician Helper. • Pull wiring through conduit, splices wire by stripping leads of insulation then twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps. • Connect wiring to lighting, power equipment, switch boxes, relays and breaker panels. • Connect power cables to electric motors or pumps and installs grounding leads. • Install control and distribute apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools. • Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and install grounding leads. • Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope. • Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. • Other duties as assigned. • Minimum Required Tool List: • 1 each Multi-Voltage Tester • 1 each 9” Side Cutters • 2 each 440 Channel Locks • 1 set 5/16” to ½” Nut Drivers • 1 set 3/8” to 3/4" Open End Wrenches • 1 each #14 thru #10 Lug Crimp Tool (T&B) • 1 each Needle Nose Pliers • 1 each Tool Box or Bag w/lock • 1 each Hack Saw and Blade • 1 set Allen Wrenches • 1 set Flat Head Screw Drivers (assorted sizes) • 1 each Large Phillip Head Screw Driver • 1 each Small Phillip Head Screw Driver • 1 set 3/8” to 3/4” Drive Sockets w/ratchet • 1 each 9” Level • 1 each 8” and 10” Crescent Wrenches • 1 pair Leather Gloves • 1 each 25’ Tape Measure • 1 each Center Punch • 1 each Hammer • 1 each Working Flash Light • 1 each Tri-Square or Speed Square • 1 each Pad and Pencil • 1 each Wire Stripper • 1 each Diagonal Cutters Job Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must have completed Construction Electrician Course at a technical or trade school with at least 1 year of experience in the field or a minimum of 3 years of experience working as Electrician Helper in the field. • In some cases, the Electrician may be required to have state or local certifications. • Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor and welder. • Utilize basic math and calculator, read tape measure and understand operation and usage of volt meter/multimeter. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments. • Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements. Benefits • We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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