Apprentice Electrician! $500 Sign-On Bonus!

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Experienced Apprentice Electricians for their San Antonio division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow in the electrical field, providing essential support in various tasks such as securing materials, assisting in installations, and maintaining a clean work environment. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this position is ideal for individuals eager to enhance their skills and contribute to dynamic projects. The company offers a supportive atmosphere and a $500 sign-on bonus after 60 days of employment, making it a great opportunity for aspiring electricians to advance their careers.

Benefits

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have an Active Texas Apprentice License.
• Requires at least 1 year of experience in the E2 classification.

Responsibilities

• Helps secure, relocate, and organize materials and tools.
• Assists in pulling wire and positioning materials.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and tools.

Skills

Basic wire identification and bending

Basic electrical knowledge

Intermediate conduit bending

Leadership and troubleshooting

Education

High School Graduate

GED or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

We are excited to announce an IMMEDIATE HIRING OPPORTUNITY for Experienced Apprentice Electricians with E3 to E5 ratings for our San Antonio, TX division!

What We Offer:

• $500 Sign-On Bonus, paid after 60 days of employment with Walker Engineering.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Apprentice License: MUST have an Active Texas Apprentice License, through TDLR.
• Licenses/ID: Current Driver’s License and/or State ID.
• Education: High School Graduate, GED or equivalent.
• Experience: Requires at least 1 year of experience in the E2 classification.
• Tools: MUST have basic hand tools of the trade.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps in securing, relocating and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas.
• Keeps the work area clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
• Keeps materials and tools clean and organized in an orderly fashion.
• Assists in pulling wire, lifting, hoisting and positioning materials.
• May operate less complicated hand tools and equipment under direct supervision of a Foreman or more senior electrician.
• Assists in mounting and strapping.
• May assist more senior personnel in less complicated electrical installations under close supervision.
• Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.
• Meets attendance standards and comply with late/absence notification procedures.
• DOES NOT WORK ON ENERGIZED CIRCUITS OR EQUIPMENT.

E2 - Minimum Skills:

• Basic wire identification and bending:
  • Identify wire colors.
  • Perform 90-degree and offset conduit bends.
  • Understand hand bender markings.
• Basic electrical knowledge:
  • Wire pulling procedures.
  • Tool and material identification.
• Rough-in tasks:
  • Wall rough-in.
  • Fixture rough-in.
• Wire gauge knowledge:
  • Match caps/connectors to the correct wire gauge.

E3 - Minimum Skills (plus E2 skills):

• Intermediate conduit bending:
  • 3-point saddle bends.
  • Back-to-back bends.
• Installations:
  • Terminate junction boxes.
  • Install conduit branches and feeders.
  • Fixture connections.
• Underground rough-in:
  • Materials and methods.

E4 - Minimum Skills (plus E2 and E3 skills):

• Advanced conduit bending:
  • 4-point saddle bends.
  • Kick bends.
• Layout and blueprints:
  • Read basic blueprints.
  • Perform layout from field sketches.
• Advanced installation:
  • Panel terminations.
  • Size conduits and boxes.
• Underground work:
  • Layout and rough-in.

E5 - Minimum Skills (plus E2, E3, and E4 skills):

• Leadership and troubleshooting:
  • Layout work and prepare materials.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve circuit issues.
• Advanced underground work:
  • Perform underground layout and rough-in.
• Advanced installations:
  • Determine wire and conduit sizing.
  • Install bus feeders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employees, subcontractors, and trades.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employees, subcontractors, and trades.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.
• Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. The frequency of manipulation is frequent.
• Ability to move up or mount using the hands or feet, including ladders and stairways.
• To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or back frequently.
• To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part frequently.
• To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight.

** Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**