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Necessary Physical Functions and Working Conditions for Persons Employed in the Electrical Trade(Required)

  1. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach over head.

  2. Lift 51 pounds.

  3. Climb ladders (all types).

  4. Constantly move on feet.

  5. Complete overhead work for full day assignments.

  6. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction areas and gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is an OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for uses.

  7. Possesses good vision (normal and corrected – 20/40 minimum) and be able to distinguish color.

  8. Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage to complete assigned tasks.

Working Conditions – All Elements Inside and Out(Required)

  1. Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.

  2. Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).

  3. Job requires employee to have to have required personal tools with them at all times (waist tool belt as worn weight approximately 30 lbs.)

  4. Work from all types of ladders (step ladders up to 14", "A" frame ladders and size extension ladders and relocate up to 12" step ladder by one's self).

  5. Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed limit of ladder (Class 1-250 lbs., Class 1A-300 lbs.).

  6. Perform work at various heights, up to 90' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe working areas.

  7. Work in restricted areas (switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics).

  8. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes at all times), respirators when required.

  9. Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.

Employment Physical and Drug Screen(Required)


As you know, a physical is part of the Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati members overall employment procedures which enables those responsible to analyze your eligibility for employment. One of the requirements for consideration of employment is the satisfactory passing of the URINE DRUG SCREEN. Please read the following instructions and information carefully.



NOTICE: Each member company of Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati has a policy prohibiting the possession, distribution, use, consumption or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal and unauthorized drugs (synthetics, designers, etc.) and other harmful substances in order to provide a safe and healthful environment for employees, visitors and other personnel. You will be dropped from consideration of employment if the results of your urine drug screen indicate that you are applying for a job while you are using any of the above mentioned illegal or unauthorized substances.



I have read and understood this phase of the Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati requirements. I accept these conditions for consideration of employment and consent to the requirements of both the urine drug screen and any other physical examination that may be required to indicate my ability to perform work safely. I agree in submitting to this medical test that the testing and collection agencies are authorized by me to provide the results of this test to Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati and member companies. I further agree to hold Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati, member companies, its agents, directors, officers and employees harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions and liability in connection with the collection or testing for drug and/or alcohol content and the use of the results as it pertains to my consideration of employment. (NOTE: A machine copy of this form shall have the same force and effect as the original. This authorization is limited to the results of all tests and evaluations to assist management in making employment decisions.)


Please note that a section of the application will be a 25 code related questionnaire. You have the option to skip the questionnaire however, answering the questions allows our contractor members to see where your experience lies so it is recommended that you take the time to complete it. You may refer to the NEC book.

Personal Information

Name(Required)
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Work Eligibility

Are you 18 years or older?(Required)
Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?(Required)
Have you had safety training for electrical work?(Required)
Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?(Required)
Will you work overtime?(Required)
Will you work shift work?(Required)
Are you currently employed?(Required)
Will you travel?(Required)

Education

Have you attended (check all that apply)?(Required)

High School

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Trade School

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Vocational School

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College

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Graduation Date(Required)

Do you have a valid Journeyman Electrician's License?(Required)

Electrical Experience

Knowledge of Electrical Code

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Self Rating of Electrical Experience(Required)

Residential

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Self Rating of Residential Experience(Required)

Commercial

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Self Rating of Commercial Experience(Required)

Industrial

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Self Rating of Industrial Experience(Required)

Troubleshooting

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Self Rating of Troubleshooting Experience(Required)

Interpreting Blue Prints

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Self Rating of Experience Interpreting Blue Prints(Required)

Conduit Bending

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Self Rating of Conduit Bending Experience(Required)

Fixture Installation

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Self Rating of Fixture Installation Experience(Required)

Transformers

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Self Rating of Transformer Experience(Required)

Controls and Motors

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Self Rating of Controls and Motors Experience(Required)

Terminations Above 600v

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Self Rating of Terminations Above 600v Experience(Required)

Renewable Energy

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Self Rating of Renewable Energy Experience(Required)

Fire Alarms

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Self Rating of Fire Alarm Experience(Required)

Communication Wiring

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Self Rating of Communication Wiring Experience(Required)

Welding

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Self Rating of Welding Experience(Required)

Experience Questionnaire

Are you taking the Experience Questionnaire?(Required)

Experience Questionnaire

NOTE: You may use a code book and calculator when answering the questionnaire.

1. Put the following wire sizes in order from largest to smallest: 350 kcmil, 4/0, #1 AWG
2. In general, what is the maximum allowable degree of bend between junction boxes in a raceway?
3. In a typical 480/277 volt wye system, what color is circuit 33?
4. An electric room has two electric panels facing each other on opposite walls. The voltage for each panel is 480/277. What is the minimum working space clearance that must be maintained between the two panels?
5. In a box fill calculation, a #8 conductor would have an allowance of how many cubic inches?
6. What is the easiest way to reverse the direction of a 3 phase motor?
7. After the initial support next to a box, NM cable needs to be supported how often?
8. How many amps is a #4 THWN copper conductor good for in a conduit?
9. A 208/120 volt 800 amp service enters a distribution panel with a main breaker. The distribution panel contains six 200 amp breakers, each 200 amp breaker is feeding a 200 amp panel. Each of the six 200 amp panels contains thirty 20 amp breakers. In this scenario, how many times will the grounded conductor be bonded to the grounding electrode system?
10. When making a 6 inch offset with 1" EMT using 30 degree bends, what is the distance between the two marks on the 1" EMT before you bend the conduit?
11. Disregarding exceptions; aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, or copper conductors shall be permitted to be connected in parallel only sizes __________ and larger.
12. How many amps will a 120 volt, 3,000 watt load draw?
13. Overhead conductors feeding a 120/240 volt panel in a detached garage at a dwelling must have a minimum clearance of how many feet above the driveway?
14. In general, a PCV conduit contains one 70 amp circuit and three 30 amp circuits. What is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor that is required?
15. Two parallel sets of 350 kcmil copper feed a 600 amp 480/277 volt service. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor required to be connected to the copper water line?
16. Receptacles shall be installed in a dwelling such that no point measured horizontally along the floor line of any wall space is more than how many feet away from a receptacle outlet?
17. What is the full load amperage (FLA) of a 20 hp three phase squirrel cage 480 volt motor?
18. How deep is a rigid metallic conduit required to be buried if it contains a 480 volt circuit and is in a trench below 2" of concrete?
19. What is the maximum number of #1 THHN conductors that can be installed in a 3 inch RMC?
20. How many four way switches are required to control a light from four different locations?
What is the most likely reason for the problem?
22. Generally, when more than one stop button is used, they should be wired:
23. When a cable is marked 10/3, what does the number "3" represent?
24. The lower voltage winding of a transformer can be identified by the symbols:
25. Which is not a common voltage?

Miscellaneous Data

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 7.25.
Can you read, understand and install in accordance with schematics or blue prints?(Required)
Do you now have the necessary hand tools required of the trade?(Required)
Are you willing to be interviewed for prospective employment?(Required)

Work History

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I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of information or significant omissions on either this application or during the pre-employment process will result in my application being rejected, or, may be cause for subsequent dismissal if I am hired. Further, I understand that if a favorable hiring decision is made, my employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination and passing a drug screen at IEC of Greater Cincinnati's expense. Failure to appear for a scheduled appointment voids this application and ends opportunity for employment.
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