Electrical Apprentice

Electrical Apprentice 2

SUMMARY: The Electrical Apprentice 2 works under the direct supervision of an Electrical Journey worker to learn and become proficient in the duties of an Electrician. The Electrical Apprentice 2 supports other Electricians in the maintenance, operation and repair of electrical systems and assists with and performs installation and maintenance tasks in order to ensure the effective and safe operation of various types of electrical equipment.

$30.20/hr - $30.20/hr

• Learn to read, interpret, and execute drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical code specifications
• Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
• Installs, repairs, and/or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, motors, starters or relays
• Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, support structures, fiber-optic, line assemblies, lighting, and alternative electrical parts
• Installs, repairs, or replaces generators and industrial storage batteries
• Performs preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems
• Installs electrical circuits, panels, conduit, protecting devices, switches, and equipment required to accommodate the NEC
• Corrects connections and wiring on equipment controls
• Collaborates with other workers and crew members to assist with work as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

• All employees must possess the ability to promote and model the Premise Core Values of:
  • Be Ready to Learn
  • Own the Result
  • Build Trust
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Drive to Complete
• 2001 - 3500 provable hours of experience as an Electrical Apprentice
• The ability and interest in learning the electrician trade, and the willingness to attend and perform the coursework for in-person and online apprenticeship classes
• The ability and interests in learning to read and comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, perform trade-specific tasks, and operate tools and equipment, as needed.
• The ability to keep an organized workspace for yourself and others to work efficiently
• The ability to work underground, inside buildings, or on rooftops
• The ability to travel to job sites out of town and overnight as needed
• Possess a basic understanding of electricity
• Skilled in organization and problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate professionally and clearly through spoken and written forms with peers and management. Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Valid certifications and licensing: MN Registered Unlicensed Electrician, OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens (The Company provides training to assist in obtaining/renewing required certifications)
• Flexibility to travel 80% is required for this role.
• Preferred qualifications are:
  • 2-year trade school
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record
  • Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety, and OSHA guidelines

• Quick Learner - Learns quickly when faced with new opportunities or situations. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of issues as presented and experiments as needed to find solutions.
• Acting with Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences. Admits mistakes. Doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times, and acts in line with those values.
  
  Practices what he/she preaches.
• Applied Learning - Assimilates and applies new job-related information in a timely manner. Actively participates in learning activities, quickly gains knowledge, understanding, or skill and readily absorbs and comprehends new information from formal and informal learning experiences. Applies knowledge and skills to practical use on the job.
• Continuous Learning and Self-Development - Actively identifies new areas for learning, regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities. Uses newly gained knowledge and skills on the job through their application. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself. Works to deploy strengths.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, walk, lift, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, ladders and possibly towers, hear, see, reach, grasp and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, power tools, and equipment. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift more than 50 lbs.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is exposed to extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold, and wet or humid. The employee may work in high places, and/or work around moving…