Apprentice Electrician

Site Worker; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $100/day

Job summary

Site Worker in Manhattan, KS is seeking an Apprentice Electrician (2nd–4th Year) for a contract project. You will support journeymen on commercial and residential crews, gaining hours toward full licensure in Kansas.

This role requires hands-on electrical experience, enrollment in an approved apprenticeship program, and the ability to pass safety training. Pay is $22–$28 per hour with a $100/day per diem and potential direct-hire conversion for top performers.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 at time of hire.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years (approx. 4,000 hours) of verifiable hands-on electrical field experience.
• Currently enrolled in or actively pursuing enrollment in an approved electrical apprenticeship program.
• Willingness to register as an apprentice electrician with the applicable local licensing authority.
• Basic math skills, including algebra.
• Reliable transportation to job site; punctuality is essential.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work at heights.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman and master electricians with electrical rough-in and trim work on commercial and residential projects.
• Install, bend, and support conduit systems under the direction of a licensed electrician.
• Pull wire and cable through conduit systems; assist with terminations and connections.
• Install outlet boxes, junction boxes, pull boxes, conduit bodies, and panel rough-in as assigned.
• Assist with installation of lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, panels, and service equipment during trim phases.
• Read and follow electrical drawings and panel schedules under guidance of journeyman.

Skills

Math skills

Reliability

Team communication

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical tools

Conduit bending

Job description

Apprentice Electrician (2nd–4th Year)

Location: Manhattan, KS (Riley County)

Employment Type: Contract, full-time hours, 8+ week project engagement

Pay Rate: $22–$28/hr, DOE — conversion to direct hire available for top performers

Per Diem: $100/day

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Apprentice Electricians to join active commercial and residential electrical crews operating in Manhattan, KS. This is a contract position — initial engagements are project-based, running 8 weeks or longer depending on scope. Top performers are eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of verifiable hands-on electrical field experience and must be currently enrolled in or eligible to enroll in a DOL-registered or locally approved electrical apprenticeship program. Apprentices will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician, contributing meaningfully to project production while accumulating the field hours and classroom instruction required for full licensure in Kansas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman and master electricians with all phases of electrical rough-in and trim work on commercial and residential projects
• Install, bend, and support conduit systems — EMT, PVC, and rigid — under the direction of a licensed electrician
• Pull wire and cable through conduit systems; assist with terminations and connections as directed
• Install outlet boxes, junction boxes, pull boxes, conduit bodies, and panel rough-in as assigned
• Assist with installation of lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, panels, and service equipment during trim phases
• Read and follow electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and panel schedules under journeyman guidance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area; stage materials and tools as directed
• Operate hand tools and basic power tools safely; learn pneumatic and specialty electrical tools under supervision
• Attend all required apprenticeship classroom sessions, trade school coursework, and on-site safety training
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and site safety meetings; adhere to OSHA and site-specific safety protocols
• Support material handling, deliveries, and site logistics as assigned by foreman or lead electrician
• Accurately document and report hours worked on company letterhead for apprenticeship record-keeping purposes

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Minimum age of 18 at time of hire
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years (approx. 4,000 hours) of verifiable hands-on electrical field experience — documented hours on company letterhead required for apprenticeship record-keeping
• Currently enrolled in or actively pursuing enrollment in an approved electrical apprenticeship program
• Willingness to register as an apprentice electrician with the applicable local licensing authority
• Basic math skills, including algebra — ability to calculate measurements, angles, and conduit bends
• Reliable transportation to job site; consistent attendance and punctuality are non-negotiable
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Preferred

• Prior electrical, construction, or mechanical trade experience — even informal (shop class, maintenance, HVAC helper, etc.)
• Completion of or current enrollment in an electrical technology program at KCKCC, MATC, or an equivalent trade school
• Basic familiarity with hand tools, conduit, wire types, and NEC fundamentals
• OSHA 10 – Construction certification, or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days
• Prior enrollment in a DOL-registered apprenticeship program in any trade