Electrical Helper Position

[Jay4000]

So I applied for the electrical helper position but nervous about the whole situation.

Any electrical helpers, what is the job like? What are they expecting for you to know? And what is the training like?

[trafficcheck24]

just know how to follow directions, basic electrical is ok but not necessary. the job is great . at least in power 

[Starsky]

3 hours ago, trafficcheck24 said:

just know how to follow directions, basic electrical is ok but not necessary. the job is great . at least in power 

How is your  typical day in power as a helper.

[Jay4000]

On 9/11/2023 at 5:18 PM, trafficcheck24 said:

just know how to follow directions, basic electrical is ok but not necessary. the job is great . at least in power 

So what do they actually have helpers actually do?

[kazz]

4 hours ago, Jay4000 said:

So what do they actually have helpers actually do?

You drive or flag. That is 50 - 80% of the job depending on where u go.

The job of the electrical helper is to assist the maintainer. So you are an extra pair of hands. That is it. e z p z.

[Jay4000]

9 hours ago, kazz said:

You drive or flag. That is 50 - 80% of the job depending on where u go.

The job of the electrical helper is to assist the maintainer. So you are an extra pair of hands. That is it. e z p z.

Anymore details. I'm worried about going on the actual tracks as well. This is a dangerous job. Especially above ground, I'd like to avoid the heights thing. Is there actual report writing?

[Jay4000]

On 9/19/2023 at 2:33 AM, kazz said:

You drive or flag. That is 50 - 80% of the job depending on where u go.

The job of the electrical helper is to assist the maintainer. So you are an extra pair of hands. That is it. e z p z.

And technically that's not so easy. Standing in place for hours. I'm more of a pacer. I'd like to avoid moving into the third rail accidentally.  I'd guess I'd need some training standing in place. That third rail has me worried.