Electrician Helper (E1)
Department: Field - Electrical
City/State: Tyler, Texas
Type: Full Time
Relocation:
Contact Name: Cody Burge
Contact Email: hr@groupgdc.com
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Job Description: Electrician Helper (E1) 


Pay Range: $17-$20 


Position Summary 

The Electrician Helper supports licensed electricians and apprentices by performing basic labor and non-licensed electrical tasks while learning proper electrical work practices, tools, materials, and jobsite safety requirements. This position is entry-level and requires close supervision at all times. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Assist electricians with material handling, staging, and organization 

  • Transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from work areas 

  • Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas 

  • Set up ladders, scaffolding, and work platforms under supervision 

  • Assist with pulling wire and cable 

  • Install supports, hangers, and non-energized components as directed 

  • Hand tools and materials to electricians during installations 

  • Assist with conduit installation and basic layout under direction 

  • Follow all jobsite safety rules and company policies 

  • Participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs) and toolbox talks 

  • Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or injuries 

  • Perform other duties as assigned within scope of training 

Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or GED preferred 

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in industrial environments 

  • Basic math and measurement skills 

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions 

  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic 

  • Willingness to learn electrical trade fundamentals 

Required Certifications and Training 

  • OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety (required or obtained within designated timeframe) 

  • Jobsite-specific safety orientation 

Tools & Equipment 

  • Electrician Helper must provide and maintain their own basic hand tools customary to the electrical trade 

  • All hand tools must be in safe working condition and comply with company and jobsite safety requirements 

Experience 

  • No prior electrical experience required 

  • Construction or industrial experience preferred 

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly 

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead for extended periods 

  • Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms 

  • Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or confined environments 

  • Must be able to wear required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, FR clothing, and harnesses 

Work Environment 

  • Industrial and commercial construction jobsites 

  • Indoor and outdoor work 

  • Exposure to moving equipment, electrical hazards, and varying weather conditions 

  • Work hours may include nights, weekends, and overtime as required 

 

Benefits:

  • IRA
  • IRA matching up to 3%
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays