Apprentice Electrician

Duro Electric; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Duro Electric is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to complete a 4-year apprenticeship in the Denver area. The program includes 288 electrical instruction hours and 8,000 on‑the‑job hours, under Journeyman supervision, progressing toward a Journeyman license.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to travel, and commit to safety practices and school requirements. The role involves physical labor, hands-on wiring, and site installations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 1 year construction experience or pre-apprenticeship completion.
• Must be able to travel to sites within assigned territory and follow site leaders.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules on the job site and while operating company vehicles.
• Reviews sketches or blueprints to ensure proper wiring and installation.
• Measures, cuts, and installs electrical conduit with appropriate tools.
• Tests continuity of circuits for safety and compatibility.
• Installs control and distribution equipment and connects wiring.
• Attend and pass electrical trade school until 288 educational hours are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Assist in repair of faulty equipment and systems.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety protocols

Electrical theory

Follow directions

Willingness to travel

Tool proficiency

Apprentice school

Math & reading

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Construction exposure

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy. Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

The Apprentice Electrician will be responsible for completing a 4-year electrical apprenticeship program in which they will need to obtain 288 electrical instruction hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours. The apprenticeship gives trainees a thorough knowledge of aspects of the trade. Apprentices will work all aspects of electrical construction from initial underground to final punch list items. Apprentice electricians will work under the observation of a Journeyman electrician to learn various aspects of the electrical trade as they work towards earning their own Journeyman Wireman license

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED or minimum one (1) year construction experience or previous electrical internship or pre-apprenticeship program completion.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Follows all safety protocols set by general contractor, owners, and Duro Electric as well as participates in morning stretches, weekly took box talks, and all safety stand downs.
• Continually gain knowledge and speed of all aspects of the electrical trade during the course of the apprenticeship program.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written direction from designated site leaders and various Duro office staff members.
• Must be able and willing to travel to sites within assigned territory.
• Must meet Duro's minimum tool requirement at time of hire and must be able to continue building tool kit during apprenticeship.
• Required to go to electrical apprentice school at Duro's school partner.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Strong attendance record and the ability to be prompt and on time daily.
• Ability to follow all company procedures and protocols including the employee handbook and operations manual.
• Intermediate skills relating to verbal and written communication, must be willing to ask questions in order to better understand work objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all safety rules and regulations while on the job site and while operating company vehicles.
• Follows plans for new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials.
• Ensure reliable wiring and workmanship consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Reviews sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using the most appropriate tool for the particular function.
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, Voltmeter, Meggar tester, and oscilloscope.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools or power tools.
• Pulls wiring through conduit and other premanufactured cables such as Romex, MC Cable and Low Volt wiring.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Observes functionality of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
• Connects power cables to equipment such as electric range or motor and installed grounding leads.
• Expected to attend and pass electrical trade school until a minimum of 288 electrical education hours are met.
• Expected to clean as you go and maintain a clean working environment.
• Physical labor is expected and may include but is not limited to hand digging, heavy lifting, and carrying various construction materials.
• May assist in repair of faulty equipment and systems.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school courses in mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical drawing, science, and shop provide a good background and technical schools are also beneficial.
• OSHA-10 Certification.
• Forklift and scissor lift certifications.
• Electrical pre-apprenticeship program.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must test and pass an examination that tests their knowledge of electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and local electric and building code to obtain Journeyman License once all requirements are met.
• Valid Driver's License and Reliable source of transportation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $20.00 - $25
• Benefits Day 1 - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Basic Life Insurance, Contributory Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, HSA, FSA, FSA - Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Hospital Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance; First of the Month - Short Term Disability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Disabled/Veterans.
• Individual salaries will be assigned based on consideration of a combination of industry experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other factors pertaining directly to the essential functions of the job.

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - September 30, 2026

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