Apprentice Electrician

Jatec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round Work

Return home every day

Overtime opportunities

Employer-paid extended health benefits

Group retirement savings plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

JATEC is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to support the installation of electrical and underground utilities in outdoor environments around Edmonton. You will learn under a Journeyman Electrician while assisting with street lighting, ballasts, and distribution systems.

Requirements include a valid Class 5 driver’s license, registration as an Electrical Apprentice (2nd or 3rd year), ability to lift 75 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as Electrical Apprentice (2nd or 3rd year).
• Must be able to perform outdoor outdoor electrical work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing airfield electrical lighting and distribution systems.
• Support concrete pour foundations for street lighting.
• Terminate panels for street lighting and troubleshoot circuits.
• Install electrical cabinets and equipment on structures.
• Work up to 5–6 days a week, 8–10 hours daily.
• Use bucket truck for aerial work and maintenance.

Skills

Electrical work

Outdoor work fitness

Bucket truck operation

Education

Electrical Apprentice (2nd/3rd year)

Tools

Bucket truck

Job description

WHAT WE DO:

JATEC has been connecting communities for over 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fiber optics, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure across Canada.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Apprentice Electrician reports to the Journeyman Electrician, to assist in the installation of electrical and underground utilities that includes installation of airfield electrical lighting and distribution systems as needed, as well as street lighting. The work takes place in outdoor environments around Edmonton.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

• Year-Round Work!
• Work in Edmonton and Area. Return home every day!
• Industry competitive hourly wages & Overtime Opportunities!
• 100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Advancement and learning opportunities!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work up to 5-6 days a week, 8-10 hours a day.
• Aerial work using a bucket truck to exchange and rewire ballasts.
• Assist in the concrete pour in place foundation bases for street lighting.
• Assist with termination of panels for street lighting.
• Assist with troubleshooting and isolating circuits and cables.
• Build and install temporary power panels.
• Build and install various types of electrical cabinets.
• Installing electrical equipment on structures.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required and reliable transportation.
• Must be a registered Electrical Apprentice - 2nd or 3rd year
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Be able to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and walk.
• Willing to work outdoors.

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