Electrical Apprentice: Path to Journeyman (Commercial)

ALBD Electric & Cable; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALBD Electric & Cable in California is seeking an advanced apprentice progressing toward Journeyman-level competency. The A-4 will independently plan and perform a broad range of commercial electrical installations, demonstrating strong technical knowledge, code application, troubleshooting, productivity, quality control, and leadership.

Responsibilities include planning installations, interpreting drawings and NEC code, troubleshooting circuits, coordinating materials, and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency across A1 through A3 responsibilities.
• Strong blueprintreading, code application, conduit layout, troubleshooting, and materialplanning skills.
• Ability to complete most routine commercial installations with minimal supervision.
• Advancement target: satisfy applicable licensing/certification, training, experience, and company requirements for Journeyman classification.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Installation: Plan and execute assigned commercial installations; perform complex raceway/conductor layout within assigned scope.
• Drawings & Code: Interpret plans, specifications, onelines, risers, panel schedules, details, and equipment information; apply working NEC knowledge.
• Troubleshooting: Systematically troubleshoot circuits and equipment within training, authorization, and assigned scope.
• Planning & Productivity: Determine materials, tools, equipment, and installation sequence; assist with takeoffs and communicate shortages before they affect production.
• Quality & Coordination: Identify constructability, coordination, scope, and potential code issues; verify completed work for quality, labeling, supports, workmanship, and completeness.
• Leadership: Mentor A0 through A3 apprentices, communicate progress and obstacles, and demonstrate Journeymanready accountability.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Code application

Conduit layout

Troubleshooting

Material planning

Leadership

Education

Electrical Trainee Certification

OSHA 30 certification (plus)

Job description

ALBD Electric & Cable in California is seeking an advanced apprentice progressing toward Journeyman-level competency. The A-4 will independently plan and perform a broad range of commercial electrical installations, demonstrating strong technical knowledge, code application, troubleshooting, productivity, quality control, and leadership.

Responsibilities include planning installations, interpreting drawings and NEC code, troubleshooting circuits, coordinating materials, and mentoring junior