Apprentice Electrician

Overview

This position is responsible for learning how to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in commercial and industrial facilities / locations. Work must be performed in accordance with blueprints, wiring diagrams and applicable electrical codes and safety standards.

• Learn and apply electrical theory and terminology through enrollment in our company apprenticeship program
• Learn, develop, and apply the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the electrician’s trade
• Understand and apply all job-related instructions, training materials, and technical documents, which are provided in English. Use of agreed-upon translation methods or accommodation may be permitted to ensure safe and effective job performance.
• Learn how to use critical thinking skills and develop the ability to accurately diagnose and correct electrical related problems.
• Learn and adhere to all state and local electrical codes
• Learn and adhere to all National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
• Learn and adhere to the safety precautions related to occupational hazards of the electrician’s trade.
• Read and draw simple electrical drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents.
• Accurately distinguish and identify color-coded electrical wires, as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry safety standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Assist a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at the job site
• Participate as a trainee in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wiring electrical systems, light fixtures, and other electrical equipment
• Participate in installing electrical conduit and pulling wires/cables adhering to required quality, efficiency, and proficiency standards
• Use and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ohmmeters, volt meters, and ammeters
• Install and connect power and control wiring to electrical equipment and motors
• Comply with all company, customer and OSHA safety requirements
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with OSHA, company and customer safety regulations.
• Perform physically demanding work, including but not limited to lifting 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and working in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, noisy or dusty environments, and adverse weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role, employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to a background check (per FCRA requirements), drug screening, and post-offer, job-related medical evaluations (e.g., hearing and color-vision assessments) that are necessary for safely performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Represent and promote the company in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and job-related travel.
• Work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Travel to job sites, which may include overnight stays, up to 75% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to take and pass classes regarding electrical trades, electrical codes, safety programs, and others deemed necessary for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Must know and follow practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the electrician’s trade
• Must be knowledgeable of occupational hazards and follow OSHA requirements of the electrician’s trade and necessary safety precautions
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with state, local and NEC electrical codes
• Able to reliably distinguish and identify standard electrical wire colors (e.g., black, red, blue, brown, white, gray, green, yellow) in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and safety regulations. This is considered an essential function of the position and…