Apprentice Electrician

Encore Electric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Electric is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to assist in commercial electrical construction. This role involves working under the guidance of Journeymen and participating actively in the apprenticeship program with responsibilities such as tracking progress and assisting with various tasks in the field. Candidates should have a strong commitment to safety and professionalism, as well as the ability to adapt to new technology and regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

Employee-matched 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Access to Encore University training

Job site incentive eligibility

Generous employee referral program

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical work preferred.
• High level of energy and sense of urgency required.
• Registration in the apprenticeship program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Participates in commercial electrical construction under the supervision of Journeymen.
• Tracks Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews.
• Installs raceways, pulls wire, and mounts equipment as required.

Skills

Adapting to new requirements

Estimating resources

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW:

An Apprentice Electrician participates in commercial electrical construction and follows direction from Journeymen.

General Responsibilities

• Works with a commitment to safety
• Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
• Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
• Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
• Keeps work area clean
• Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
• Treats tools with respect
• Works on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
• Identifies electrical parts and components
• Digs trenches as needed
• Keeps up with changing technology
• Keeps up with the national electrical code
• Wears tools at all required times

Specific Responsibilities

• Tracking of Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews
• Takeresponsibility for their education through the apprenticeship program. This includes:
• Homework
• Tests
• Quizzes
• Keeping up with changing technology
• Keeping up with the national electrical code
• Responsible for communications including tell back procedure
• Uses electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect
• Lays out and organizes assigned tasks to first and second year apprentices
• By the end of the third year, the employee should be proficient at planning materials and tools needed to complete the job
• Reads and understands basic blueprints
• Handles material required for the job
• Installs raceways, pulls wire, and mounts equipment
• Assembles and installs small to large electrical parts and pieces
• Trims outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work
• Performs duties as assigned by lead people

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Skill in

• Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
• Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
• Managing complex tasks, breaking them down to their component levels
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
• Operating a computer
• Organizing work to accomplish tasks
• Reading, writing and math
• Prioritizing and reporting to meet job needs
• Problem solving
• Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
• Working with schedules

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving
• Sitting
• Climbing
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Standing
• Stooping
• Vision acuity (near and far)
• Walking

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent, degree in related field is preferred, 2 years of experience for 3rdYear Apprentice, 3 years of experience for 4thYear Apprentice.

Apprentice (First Period)

0-6 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Second Period)

6 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Third Period)

12 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Fourth period)

18 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Fifth Period)

24 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Sixth Period)

30 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Seventh Period)

36 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Eighth period)

42 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Apprentice (Ready to Test)

48 Months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship Registration

High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency

Benefits:

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
• This position is eligible for a job site incentive.

Applications will close for this position on: December 31, 2025

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Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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