First Year Electrician Apprentice Jobs in Puerto Rico

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national and international presence spanning coast to coast, including U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and now, Puerto Rico. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are seeking a qualified Electrician to join our Electrical Self-Perform team for construction projects based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring that work is done in accordance with relevant codes. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Pay: $16.20-20.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with Match

Education & Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position. Should be supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes theory and on-the-job work.
• Four or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience as a journey-level wireman in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting is required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred.
  o Communication Tela/Comm installation
  o Deep underground experience
  o Conductor Installation experience
  o Start-up and energizing procedures of equipment
  o Fire alarm system/Security system installation
• Valid electrician's license or journeyman card is preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required; Specific training or certificates in the following preferred:
  o Trenching and shoring training
  o Fall protection training
  o Confined space training
  o Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
  o Power actuated tools training and certificate
  o Lockout/Tagout training
  o Hot work training
  o Scissor lift/boom lift certificate
  o EM-385
• Ability to provide the necessary tools, including, but not limited to knife, pliers/linemen, screwdrivers, nut drivers, key hole saw, hacksaw, hammer, level (small 12"), channel locks 2, needle nose pliers/long nose pliers, voltage meter/tester, tool pouch/belt for electrical, diagonal pliers, Allen wrenches/stranded/metric, taps (6/32, 8/32, 10/24), wire stripers, socket set, tape measure (at least 25 ft.), side cutters, flashlight, cordless drill/impact drill, wrench set, crescent wrench.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Todos los candidatos considerados para ser contratados deberán demostrar su identidad y autorización de trabajo en EE.UU. en el momento de la contratación. Además, todos los candidatos deben pasar con éxito un análisis de drogas y una comprobación de antecedentes penales comerciales, incluida una comprobación de antecedentes más estricta del Departamento de Defensa, para acceder al lugar de trabajo en la base militar (si procede para el puesto para el que se contrata).