Apprentice Electrician: Hands-On Start in Tampa/Orlando

TransCore ITS, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of St Engineering, is hiring an entry-level Electrical Technician I in Tampa or Orlando, Florida. You will learn the concepts and skills needed to progress toward becoming a qualified electrician, including design, installation and repair of commercial electrical systems and data-telecommunications wiring.

The apprenticeship will be under the supervision of a journeyman electrician and will follow NEC and local codes.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of general work experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; electrical training coursework preferred.
• Pre-employment screenings may include background check, drug screen, MVR, and other requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; driving is an essential function.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to follow approved plans.
• Able to safely perform essential functions, including lifting and working in varying conditions.
• Willing to work with hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, knives, saws, drills, and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using measuring tools.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies organized.
• Perform semi-skilled labor for installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Disassemble defective equipment, replace worn parts, reassemble using hand tools.
• Thread conduit ends and fabricate conduit support brackets.
• Check for loose connections and damaged insulation; tighten as needed.
• Drill holes and pull wiring; clean work area and parts.
• Dig trenches for conduit installation and pull wiring to terminations.
• Trace short circuits using testing equipment and install grounding rods as required.
• Handle underground utilities installation including digging and operating equipment.
• May install coaxial or fiber optic cable for telecom equipment.

Skills

General work experience

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical training coursework

Tools

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

Testing equipment

Job description

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of St Engineering, is hiring an entry-level Electrical Technician I in Tampa or Orlando, Florida. You will learn the concepts and skills needed to progress toward becoming a qualified electrician, including design, installation and repair of commercial electrical systems and data-telecommunications wiring.

The apprenticeship will be under the supervision of a journeyman electrician and will follow NEC and local codes.