Electrical Apprentice II & III - Omaha, NE

Kids for the Future; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidwell is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to join our Omaha, NE area team. This role is open to those newer to the trade; formal training programs are available to help teach the trade.

You will assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing wiring, fixtures and equipment, and you will support our cabling and low‑voltage systems teams. A strong work ethic, teamwork and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work in the Omaha, NE area as needed.
• Field experience as a commercial electrical apprentice is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must have good leadership and people skills.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Perform daily responsibilities that include: Measure, cut and bend wire and conduit; Drill holes for wiring and pulls; Trace out short circuits in wiring; Gather tools and supplies to be used at work sites; Install fixtures
• Assist our cabling and special systems teams when needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot low-voltage electronic systems
• Opportunities to take on a variety of other tasks based on skill set and interests

Job description

• Job Category Electrical Apprentice
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Kidwell is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Apprentice Electrician in the Omaha, NE area. This position is open to those newer to the trade; formal training programs are available to help teach the trade.

These individuals must be team-oriented and possess the qualities of positivity, honesty and attention to detail. Candidates also need great organizational skills and must be quality communicators. We want everyone to have a first-rate experience when partnering with Kidwell and Apprentice Electricians will directly represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of our customers.

Kidwell Core Values:

At Kidwell, our core values make us who we are and show in everything we do; Led by passion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our creativity, but also in the effective solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, who take initiatives to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Perform daily responsibilities that include:
  • Measure, cut and bend wire and conduit
  • Drill holes for wiring and pulls
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring
  • Gather tools and supplies to be used at work sites
  • Install fixtures
• Assist our cabling and special systems teams when needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot low-voltage electronic systems
• Opportunities to take on a variety of other tasks based on skill set and interests

Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to work in the Omaha, NE area as needed
• Field experience as a commercial electrical apprentice is preferred but not required
• Candidates must have good leadership and people skills
• Ability to pass a physical exam and drug screen
• Must maintain a valid driver's license

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary with career development potential. We highly encourage and even reimburse certain certifications/trainings. Additionally, we offer health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance along with paid vacation, parentalleave, holidays, sick leave, tool/clothing stipend, and 401k with company match.