Amped High School Internship - Summer Program
Location: VALDOSTA, GA
Company: Ace Electric, Inc.
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General Summary:
*THE AMPED HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTERNSHIP IS FOR UPCOMING SENIORS OR GRADUATING SENIORS*
Individuals hired into part-time, non-benefit Intern positions with this company are generally high school students who have been accepted into the Internship Program at this company. Interns will assist with and learn various related to the electrical construction industry. Interns should keep all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and the work area clean at all times. Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment. Interns are prohibited from working on energized circuits or equipment.
Preferred Job Skills:
- Able to maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
- Able to maintain high levels of productivity, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Must be an effective and professional communicator.
Mandatory Hiring Requirements:
References, Drug Screen Testing.
Responsibilities:
Interns will be exposed to various operational tasks and may learn and/or assist with all or some of the following:
- Basic blueprint knowledge
- Layout from field sketches
- Size conduit and boxes
- Underground conduit installation
- Overhead and in wall conduit and cable installation
- Conduit and box installation in CMU block alongside masons
- Pull wire feeder/branch/low-voltage
- Assist in keeping fluid levels checked and greased in all equipment and vehicles.
- All other duties as assigned.
- May operate various types of metal cutting saws, conduit benders, conduit threading machines, drills and various hand tools to fabricate components for product assemblies that meet the specifications of the electrical drawings.
- Loads and stacks stock, tools and work in progress.
- Assists in varying equipment operations or activities as well as handles any replenishments of materials as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- License: Valid state driver's license.
- Certification: None required.
- Education: High School Student or Dual Enrollment status required.
- Experience: None required.
Working Conditions:
- Job requires working in all weather elements; heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and time of year.
- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
- Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
- Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted.
- Employee’s personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.
- Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial work platforms, cat walks and other safe work areas.
- Work in restricted or confined areas such as switch gear-rooms, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces.
- Must wear all personal protective equipment as required
Required Physical/Mental Functions:
- Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
- Bend conduit using hand benders.
- Must have the ability to safely use required power tools.
- Capable of digging trenches, using of hand tools or power equipment.
- Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
- Operate two handed tools as required. Cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, etc.
- Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
- Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
- Able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
- Climb ladders (all types).
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
- Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
- Must be able to secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
AAP/EEO Statement:
This company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Drug-Free Workplace Program Statement:
This company provides a Drug-Free Workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances present in the body. This company abides by their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at either 229-506-5240 or hr@aceelectric.net
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