Apprentice Electrician - Columbus, NE

Brief Description

Kidwell is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the role of commercial Apprentice Electrician in the Columbus, NE area. This position is open to both experienced apprentices and those new to the trade. For entry-level apprentices, we have a formal training program designed to teach apprentices the trade. For experienced apprentices, we have a dedicated Development Coordinator to ensure your skills are being developed as you prepare for your Journeyman’s Exam.

These individuals must be team-oriented and possess the qualities of positivity, honesty, and attention to detail. Candidates also need great organizational skills and must be quality communicators. We want everyone to have a first-rate experience when partnering with Kidwell, and Apprentice Electricians will directly represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of our customers.

At Kidwell, our core values make us who we are and show in everything we do;
Led by passion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our creativity, but also in the effective solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, who take initiatives to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform daily responsibilities that include:
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit.
  • Drill holes for wiring and pulls.
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring.
  • Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site.
  • Install fixtures.
• Assist our cabling and special systems teams when needed to install, configure and troubleshoot low voltage electronic systems including nurse call, CCTV, access control, sound systems and audio-visual systems.
• Opportunities to take on a variety of other tasks based on skill set and interests.

• Candidates must possess a current State of Nebraska Electrical License. If not currently licensed, candidates must apply before starting.
• Associate’s degree in electrical technology (or similar field) preferred but not required.
• Field experience as commercial electrical apprentice preferred but not required.
• Candidates must have good leadership and people skills.
• Ability to pass physical exam and drug screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

This position offers a competitive salary with career development potential. We highly encourage and even reimburse certain certifications/trainings. Additionally, we offer health, dental, life, and disability insurance along with paid vacation, paternity/maternity leave, holidays, sick leave, tool/clothing stipend, and 401(k) with company match.

• Seniority Level: Internship
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction

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