Electrical Apprentice

Zero Impact Energy; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training & development

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Zero Impact Builders in California seeks an Electrical Apprentice to support licensed electricians on EV charging installations and renewable energy projects. This entry-level role provides hands-on training across electrical tasks and field service disciplines.

You will assist with conduit, transformers, wiring, and site inspections, while helping maintain safe, organized job sites. Occasional travel to project sites may be required; willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical or construction experience is required.
• Willingness to learn EV charging systems and field service processes.
• Ability to travel domestically occasionally as project needs.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems related to EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Support electrical work including conduit, wire sizing, transformers, and switchboards.
• Troubleshoot interoperability charging communication issues on DC fast chargers and adapters.
• Assist field service activities including basic site inspections, visual checks, and reporting of issues.
• Assist senior technicians with onsite maintenance and repair tasks for EV charging stations.
• Maintain job site safety, organization, and cleanliness at all times.

Skills

Basic electrical/ construction exp

Willingness to learn EV charging

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Electrical Apprentice

WHO WE ARE:

We are an end-to-end renewable energy provider, offering products to commercial and enterprise clients in EV Charging solutions, Fleet Electrification, Solar Micro-grids, Energy storage, Hydroponic farming and Rain Water/Grey Water collection systems. We have been experiencing tremendous growth in all these areas and operate under several government rebate programs that ensure a steady and reliable flow of revenues. Our company handles the entire flow of providing these products and services beginning with Sales, Provisioning, Design and Engineering, Contracting and Construction, Servicing and Maintenance. We are looking for experienced electrical help, all skills and levels welcomed, for several positions in Southern and Northern California.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist licensed electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems related to EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Support electrical work involving:
• Concrete
• Conduit
• Wire sizing
• Transformers and switchboards
• Troubleshoot interoperability charging communication issues on DC fast chargers & adapters.
• Assist with operation of equipment such as bobcats, backhoes, and excavators (as qualified)
• Support field service activities related to EV charging equipment, including basic site inspections, visual checks, and reporting of issues
• Assist senior technicians with onsite maintenance and repair tasks for EV charging stations
• Help collect basic site information, logs, and documentation under direction of supervisors or field technicians
• Maintain job site safety, organization, and cleanliness at all times
• Perform general site and operational support tasks as needed when electrical work is not immediately available
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic electrical or construction experience required
• ET Card
• Willingness to learn EV charging systems, electrical diagnostics, and field service
• processes
• Ability to work in outdoor field environments under varying conditions
• Willingness to travel domestically on occasion, as required by project needs
• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality;
• listens to others; proactive in resolving issues
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret
• written requirements
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Time Management: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Professionalism: Maintains a professional attitude at all times

Zero Impact Builders is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.