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Pipe Helper 2

Ridgeland, MS · On-site

Requisition ID: 187026 Position Summary Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job ...

Best Buy

Geek Squad Installation Helper (Seasonal)

Flowood, MS · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

As the Geek Squad Installation Helper, you'll accompany a team of seasoned Agents to customers' homes to assist with the delivery, installation, repair and haul-away of electronic devices. You'll ...

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Electrical Helper II (32873)

Canton, MS · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we're looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. If you're ready for a ...

CEC COMPANIES

Electrical Helper II (32873)

Canton, MS

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we're looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. If you're ready for a ...

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Commercial Journeyman Plumber & Plumber Apprentice/Helper

Jackson, MS · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

Craftsmen Contractors is hiring a Journeyman Commercial Plumber and a Plumber Apprentice/Helper for the Canton, Mississippi area. This is for an ongoing commercial project working 6-day shifts (10 ...

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Driver Helper

Flowood, MS

$16/hr

Now Hiring Driver Helpers - Start Your Career in Environmental Services! Looking for a job that keeps you active, gets you outside, and offers stable, full-time work? Join our team as a Driver Helper ...

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How much do helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for helper in Madison, MS is $14.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.73 and $14.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or tasks does a helper typically assist with during a workweek?

Helpers commonly support skilled tradespeople with tasks like preparing worksites, transporting materials, cleaning equipment, and carrying out basic assembly or installation duties. They may also help with setting up scaffolding, maintaining tools, or assisting with quality checks depending on the industry. Daily responsibilities can vary, offering exposure to different processes and the opportunity to learn new skills alongside experienced coworkers. This variety makes the role ideal for individuals looking to gain practical experience and potentially advance into more specialized positions over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the helper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Helper, you need physical stamina, basic tool handling skills, and a willingness to learn on the job, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety equipment, and site-specific procedures is often required, though most training is provided onsite. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills help set individuals apart in this supportive role. These qualities are crucial for maintaining workplace safety, efficiency, and smooth operations in industries ranging from construction to manufacturing.

What is a helper in a job?

A helper in a job is someone who assists skilled workers by performing tasks such as carrying materials, preparing tools, or supporting operations to ensure efficiency and safety. Helpers often work under supervision and may need basic skills or training related to the specific industry or task.

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Infographic showing various Helper job openings in Madison, MS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,799 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

3611 - Substation Helper 2

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Clinton, MS

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Overland Contracting Inc  

Req Id : 116611 

Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union) 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Job Summary
Assist journeyman in the planning, lay-out, installation, testing and repair of all aspects of substation construction in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
. Use appropriate hand (i e drill, screwdriver) and power tools (i e pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly measure, cut, assemble and install electrical conduits, cable and duct banks . Hand dig ditches and holes . Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels and install grounding leads and pull wire through conduit . Work with high and low voltage systems . Help test continuity of circuits to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope . Rig and set large high voltage equipment, hang protective grounds, layout makeup and install wire jumpers, . May utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, operate man lift in tight areas in an energized substation . Install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications . Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved . Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed . Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards . Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i e back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens) . Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training . Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment . Use effective verbal and written communication skills Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately . Listen to co-workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate . Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job . Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities with co-workers in your craft when provided . Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards . Learn to read and understand plans and specifications Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions . With regard to that portion of the work assigned, assist in planning, installing and/or repair systems in accordance with those plans and specifications Assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently . Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed . Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision . If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized . Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies . Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
NCCER Construction Craft Laborer NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
Minimum Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience working on substations or as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or a combination of work experience and training, and a working knowledge of the substation field of work. Developing knowledge of the construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of substations . Ability to understand and follow directions. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Substation Helper Tool List). Must be at least 18 years of age. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
NCCER Construction Craft Laborer NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

  • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
  • Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
  • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
  • Requires repetitive movement.
  • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
  • Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

  • Typical construction site environment.
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
  • Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Work around hazardous equipment.
  • This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Salary Plan
SUB: Substation
Job Grade
100

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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