Electrical Apprentice

Prairie Band LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Band, LLC in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Electrical Apprentice to assist licensed electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings. You will help with material handling, site preparation, and cleanup while learning safety and regulatory standards.

U.S. citizenship is required; you will train toward journeyman certification within 12 months, work varied shifts, and collaborate with a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background and drug screens.
• Must be willing to obtain journeyman certification within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment at job sites.
• Transports materials and supplies to designated work areas as directed by supervisory staff.
• Prepares work areas by clearing debris, setting up temporary barriers, and ensuring proper access for equipment and personnel.
• Assists with digging trenches and holes for electrical conduits and wiring under the supervision of experienced electricians.
• Assists in setting up and dismantling electrical equipment, scaffolding, and other temporary structures.
• Maintains and tracks tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Electrical Apprentice assists skilled electricians in various tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in commercial, and industrial setting, The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all work is conducted in compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and will be required to assist in material handling, site preparation, equipment setup, and cleanup. US Citizenship is required for this opportunity.

Major Duties:

• Assists in loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment at job sites.
• Transport materials and supplies to designated work areas as directed by supervisory staff.
• Prepares work areas by clearing debris, setting up temporary barriers, and ensuring proper access for equipment & personnel.
• Assists with digging trenches and holes for electrical conduits and wiring under the supervision of experienced electricians.
• Assists in setting up and dismantling electrical equipment, scaffolding, and other temporary structures.
• Has responsibility for cleaning, maintaining and the tracking of tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended and varied shifts as required.
• Must have the minimum required tool set acquired within 90 days of employment.
• Must be willing and able to work in all seasons and conditions throughout the year and may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs, bend, kneel frequently and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, work with heights.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Past experience in electrical field extremely desired
• Must be able to pass pre-employment tests (background & drug screen)
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate attention to safety
• Must have good time management skills
• Must be willing to obtain journeyman certification within 12 mo. following the completion of ap
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation

Additional duties

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 1 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).