Electrical Helper - Charlotte, NC

Amteck, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Amteck, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking an Electrician Helper to support Journeyman Electricians on local commercial and industrial projects. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, reliability, and hands-on learning.

You will assist with electrical construction tasks, learn to route conduit, and grow through Amteck’s apprenticeship program. Local candidates with a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply.

Join a team that values safety, quality, and career development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial job sites.
• Experience running and bending Rigid and EMT conduit.
• Experience working alongside a Journeyman Electrician.
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Electricians, foremen, and field leadership.
• Support electrical construction and service tasks within your skill level.
• Assist with routing and bending of conduit (Rigid/EMT).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety requirements.
• Pursue skills development through Amteck’s apprenticeship program.

Skills

Electrical experience

Conduit bending

Team collaboration

OSHA 10 preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Amteck is hiring an Electrician Helper for a local service role in Charleston, South Carolina. This position supports Journeyman Electricians, foremen, and project leadership on commercial and industrial electrical work. The successful candidate will be dependable, safety-minded, eager to learn, and ready to grow a long-term career in the electrical trade.

This is a local position based in Charleston, SC. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of Charleston and be available to work on local projects.

What You Will Do

• Work under the supervision and direction of Journeyman Electricians, foremen, and other field leadership.
• Assist with assigned electrical construction and service tasks within your assessed skill level.
• Support the installation, routing, and bending of Rigid and EMT conduit.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company and jobsite safety requirements.
• Build skills through hands-on experience and the opportunity to enroll in Amteck’s accredited apprenticeship program.
• Develop additional skills in areas such as low voltage, controls, process work, and fire alarm.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial job sites.
• Experience running and bending Rigid and EMT conduit.
• Experience working alongside a Journeyman Electrician.
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow directions, work safely, and contribute as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to commute locally to Charleston-area projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off: 80 hours awarded each January 1 following the date of hire, with a tiered PTO schedule for the first partial year based on the date of hire

Why Amteck

Founded in 1977, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contractor in Central Kentucky into a national leader in design-build support electrical contracting. We serve manufacturing, industrial, process, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution, commercial, and institutional clients. Our culture is built on The Amteck Way: Safety, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction.

If you are ready to build your electrical career with a stable company that values safety, quality, and growth.