Electrical Apprentice II & III - Omaha, NE

Kidwell; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Tool/clothing stipend

401k with company match

Job summary

Kidwell is seeking 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.

Apprentices will represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of customers, requiring strong communication and a team-oriented mindset. You'll assist Journeyman Electricians, gain hands-on experience in wiring, fixtures, and electrical systems, and have opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Entry-level apprenticeship; training programs available.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and drug screen; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Measure, cut and bend wire and conduit.
• Drill holes for wiring and pulls.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring.
• Gather tools and supplies for job sites.
• Install fixtures.
• Assist cabling and special systems teams with low-voltage systems.

Skills

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Honesty

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Brief 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.

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, parental leave, holidays, sick leave, tool/clothing stipend, and 401k with company match.