Electrical Helper - Commercial & Industrial in Martinsville, Virginia at Cogent Analytics

Field support and job readiness

• Support the Lead Electrician in daily job execution by preparing materials, tools, and routine supplies needed for assigned work.
• Pull and load materials from the shop when directed.
• Monitor common van stock and consumables such as tape, straps, wire nuts, and similar items, and communicate shortages before they disrupt work.
• Help ensure materials are accessible, organized, and where they need to be on the job.

Work execution

• Perform assigned electrical tasks under the direction of the Lead Electrician, including basic installation, pipe running, cleanup, and other field work appropriate to skill level.
• Complete work to company standards for quality, neatness, and safety.
• Take on progressively more independent work as skill and trust increase.
• Support productive workflow on the job site so the lead can stay focused on higher level work.

Documentation and administrative support

• Assist with field paperwork as assigned, including time sheets, work orders, and related job documentation.
• Help ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and turned in on time.
• Communicate material needs, job progress, and field issues clearly to the Lead Electrician.

Training and development

• Learn directly from the Lead Electrician through daily field experience, coaching, and increasing responsibility.
• Build working knowledge of the electrical code, company work standards, and basic installation methods.
• Participate in structured training activities, including codebook study, task-based learning, and skill progression planning.
• Work toward increased independence, licensure, and future readiness to lead work or operate a van.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade school coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical work preferred.
• Strong desire to learn the electrical trade and advance into a higher-skilled field role.
• Able to follow direction, work safely, and perform physical field work.
• Basic comfort with paperwork, mobile tools, or digital systems preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred based on job assignment needs.