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Electrical Helper Trainee

Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$23.58/hr - $30.60/hr

The position of Electrical Helper Trainee is located within the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard. The role involves assisting journeyman level workers with various electrical tasks and learning the trade through hands-on experience and training.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists journeyman level and workers with assigned that cannot be handled alone

Using the materials and power/hand tools common to the trade

Assisting with installing neat cable bands with protective rubber, demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking

Assisting with installing transit blocks in the transit frame with proper calculations to cable sizing and frame sizes, then compressing to complete water tight integrity, demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking

Assisting in de-installing cable is a very elementary task, remove cables per verbal or written instruction from shipboard cable ways, performing this independently should be a reasonable expectation of a trainee, and demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking

Assisting with installation of cable, through hangers and transits, in a neat, organized manner. With repetitive assignments and general instruction employees should begin to demonstrate a proficiency in this entry level tasking

Assisting with neatly and safely wiring two and three wire power, control circuits, motor connections

Receiving instructions/training on other connectors (fiber optics) and terminations via blueprint/ coeds for development

Qualification

Handle weightsFollow oral directionsDexteritySafety awarenessInterestMotivation

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service

A one-year probationary period may be required

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance

Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States

Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript