Electrical Helper Trainee

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: 1. Likelihood Of Success In Assignments Which Require Interest, Motivation, And Readiness To Do Simple Work (SCREENOUT) 2. Ability To Handle Weights and Loads 3.

Ability To Follow Oral Directions 4.

Dexterity and Safety National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Assists journeyman level and workers with assigned that cannot be handled alone. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: 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.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.