I will have a apprentice starting in the spring. Looking for a job description or something that says what will be expected from him, Dress code as in work pants or shorts and nt basketball shorts, tool belt to be worn? Do people require their apprentices to always wear a tool belt? Things along those lines.
Apprentice expectations
- Thread starter arnettda
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Fred B
Senior Member
- Location
- Upstate, NY
- Occupation
- Electrician
I require a minimum of EH safety shoes, Long non-flammable pants and shirt (not necessarily FR as they won't be in directly involved in arc situations, general PPE of personal nature. Gloves, hard hat, provided.
General basic hand tools they supply their own after the first set, usually my good left overs. They will learn fairly quickly the advantage of a tool belt after I'm done with them if they didn't come with one, or forget to bring the clip-on one I gave.
General basic hand tools they supply their own after the first set, usually my good left overs. They will learn fairly quickly the advantage of a tool belt after I'm done with them if they didn't come with one, or forget to bring the clip-on one I gave.
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
Long pants (no shorts), T shirts in warm weather (no cut off sleeves), work boots preferably with an EH rating. Tool belt should be optional as they're very bad on your back. All PPE must be provided by the contractor. Also provide a loose list of tools that they're expected to have in their tool bag.
My requirements weakened over time...
Show up on-time, sober, no cell phone or ear-buds on the job.
Once we made that hurdle. (some could not seem to meet those requirements)..
boots, long pants, preferably a tool belt but at a minimum an actual belt that held pants up above your ass.
Show up on-time, sober, no cell phone or ear-buds on the job.
Once we made that hurdle. (some could not seem to meet those requirements)..
boots, long pants, preferably a tool belt but at a minimum an actual belt that held pants up above your ass.
zbang
Senior Member
- Location
- Roughly 5346 miles from Earls Court
The job description and list of expectations will be different- show up sober with basic tools, properly dressed, and on time are expectations (which IMHO shouldn't need to be said, but well...). The JD will tell them what the work entails (carrying things, cutting pipe to spec, drilling holes as directed, wiring devices, etc). Those are both separate from job site rules, like cell phone usage, smoking locations, where to park, and the like.
One expectation- bring your own lunch unless you can be out, back, and have eaten in the allotted break. I usually pack a lunch because it's cheaper and I can eat at some leisure instead of dashing out for something.
One expectation- bring your own lunch unless you can be out, back, and have eaten in the allotted break. I usually pack a lunch because it's cheaper and I can eat at some leisure instead of dashing out for something.
Along with the previous posts (especially Gus's "no cell phones or earbuds") we had a no writing or logo's (except company names and trade themes) on clothing.
We had a large customer who prohibited it and if an employee was sent to one of their projects they would be escorted off the premises so we just made it a company rule. This kept the political, risqué, bar names, etc.... at bay.
On the cell phone issue, if an employee was expecting a call relating to a personal issue such as a family member in the hospital or wife about to deliver we would make exceptions.
We had a large customer who prohibited it and if an employee was sent to one of their projects they would be escorted off the premises so we just made it a company rule. This kept the political, risqué, bar names, etc.... at bay.
On the cell phone issue, if an employee was expecting a call relating to a personal issue such as a family member in the hospital or wife about to deliver we would make exceptions.
Fred B
Senior Member
- Location
- Upstate, NY
- Occupation
- Electrician
Good one. Had to nip one in the bud quick. Also got rid of him just as fast with his response. I agree with roger on that if it is a real emergency is one thing. But to be on the phone repeatedly about the video game they've been playing is a whole different story, while he leaves me on the ladder waiting for him to return from the truck with some more parts. Told him he now has a lot more time to play video games now.
James L
Senior Member
- Location
- Kansas Cty, Mo, USA
- Occupation
- Electrician
I like to have two very loose requirements, but I can add specifics underneath each of these as needed....
1) Don't scare customers with your appearance:
- don't look like you crawled out of a trash can.
- don't smell like you crawled out of a trash can
- don't be overly tattooed (face, neck, hands)
- wear modest clothing
- maybe more
2) Be available:
- have your own ride
- show up everyday
- show up on time
- put your phone away
- observe and listen
1) Don't scare customers with your appearance:
- don't look like you crawled out of a trash can.
- don't smell like you crawled out of a trash can
- don't be overly tattooed (face, neck, hands)
- wear modest clothing
- maybe more
2) Be available:
- have your own ride
- show up everyday
- show up on time
- put your phone away
- observe and listen