Electrician - U.S. Army
Manchester, NH 03103
About the Job
ELECTRICIAN (PART-TIME)
Overview:
As an Interior Electrician, you'll install, maintain, and safely distribute electricity, the driving force behind today’s Army. You’ll work on interior electrical systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, electrical boxes, and lightning rods. You'll test equipment and fix any short circuits in wires and faulty equipment, and you'll learn to read blueprints and wire plans to determine layouts and repairs.
Job Duties:
- Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes, and lightning rods.
- Read blueprints, wire plans, and repair orders to determine layouts/repairs.
- Test equipment for the operational conduction of circuits.
- Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires, and faulty equipment.
- Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures.
Requirements:
- Be between the ages of 17– 40.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Submit to background and medical screening
- Receive a passing score on the ASVAB
Training:
Job training for a Plumber requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job training with some classroom instruction.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Fundamentals of electricity
- Electrical circuit troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Techniques for wiring switches, and outlets. and junction boxes
Helpful Skills:
- Interest in electricity, science, and math.
- Ability to use hand tools.
- Preference for doing physical work.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with an electrical contracting company.
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with an electrical contracting company.
Key Healthcare Benefits:
TRICARE Health Plan: As a member of the U.S. Army, you and your family can be covered under the TRICARE Health
Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
No-Cost Healthcare:
Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Comprehensive Dental Care:
Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments.
Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments.
Vision Coverage:
Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Health & Wellness Programs:
Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits:
Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Long-term Care:
Access to resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
Access to resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
Mental Health Services:
Prioritizing the mental well-being of our service members, the U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Prioritizing the mental well-being of our service members, the U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Specialized Medical Training:
Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training, ensuring that you're equipped with the skills to treat and manage a variety of health situations.
Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training, ensuring that you're equipped with the skills to treat and manage a variety of health situations.
Why the U.S. Army:
Professional Growth:
Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Diverse Opportunities:
From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your
passion and expertise.
From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your
passion and expertise.
Community:
Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.
Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.
Source : U.S. Army
