Electrical Apprentice

** Currently seeking 3rd & 4th year Apprentices
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* About us:

Rocky Mountain Electric (RME) is a second-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm based in Boise, Idaho, with a branch in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since 1978 RME has set the standard for electrical construction, electrical service and maintenance. Our customer-centric approach is second to none as is our expertise and enthusiasm for what we do. Consistently working in Idaho, Utah and Oregon, RME is an established leader in all phases of construction, maintenance and service.

RME is a family company with family values. Our teamis made up of a unique dynamic of knowledge, focus, experience, and skills. We offer decades of experience mixed with youth and enthusiasm, and a tireless work ethic. If you’re interested in working with a group of talented individuals in the electrical contracting field, we would love you to join our team!

Employee

Benefits Include (some benefits are subject to employee contribution):

• 100% Company Paid Health Insurance for Employee and Family (HSA option available)
• 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Group Short-Term Disability
• 100% Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness,Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) Retirement with up to a 5% company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Future Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere
• Professional Development Training
• A family. This is on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same carewhen you join our team. We do more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Summary:

An Electrical Apprentice possesses basic knowledge of new construction and demo electrical power installation including but not limited to: alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the electrical industry. Apprentice Electricians are responsible for planning, installing, and repairing electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels in addition to measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing electrical conduit (pipe or tubing), and pulling wire through conduit.

Electrical Apprentices consistently test circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components using instruments such as the ohmmeter and other testing equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Dig trenches or hole for installation of conduit or supports, hand holes, man holes and foundations
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver
• Break up concrete, using air hammer, to facilitate installation, construction or repair of equipment
• Transport tools, materials, equipment and supplies to work site by hand truck, or heavy motorized truck
• Raise, lower or position equipment tools and materials using hoist hand line or block and tackle
• Inform Journeyman of material needs
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets using hand tools
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
• Clean work area and tools

Year 1 Apprentice:

• Must be able to interpret and follow the National Electric Code and comply with state and local building codes
• Must have all tools located on Apprentice Tool List
• Must…