Electrical Helper - Residential

Cogentanalytics; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Cogentanalytics in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to support field teams and develop skills toward an independent electrician role.

You will assist the Lead Electrician, prepare materials, run basic tasks, document progress, and participate in structured training to learn code and installation methods. This role emphasizes safety, workmanship, and a clear path to licensure and higher-skill assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade school coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical work preferred.
• Willingness to learn and advance in the electrical trade.
• Able to follow direction and work safely in the field.
• Comfort with paperwork or digital systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Electrician in daily job execution by preparing materials, tools, and routine supplies needed for assigned work.
• Help ensure materials are accessible, organized, and where they need to be on the job.
• Perform assigned electrical tasks under supervision, including basic installation, pipe running, cleanup, and other field work appropriate to skill level.
• Complete work to company standards for quality, neatness, and safety.
• Take on progressively more independent work as skill and trust increase.
• Assist with field paperwork as assigned, including time sheets, work orders, and related job documentation.
• Help ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and turned in on time.
• Communicate material needs, job progress, and field issues clearly to the Lead Electrician.
• Learn directly from the Lead Electrician through daily field experience, coaching, and increasing responsibility.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical work

Job description

Position Summary

The Apprentice Electrician supports the successful execution of electrical work in the field by assisting the Lead Electrician, maintaining job readiness, completing assigned tasks, supporting documentation, and progressing through hands‑on training. This role is designed as a development position for someone building the skills, judgment, and technical knowledge required to advance into an independent electrician role.

Field support and job readiness

• Support the Lead Electrician in daily job execution by preparing materials, tools, and routine supplies needed for assigned work.
• Pull and load materials from the shop when directed.
• Monitor common van stock and consumables such as tape, straps, wire nuts, and similar items, and communicate shortages before they disrupt work.
• Help ensure materials are accessible, organized, and where they need to be on the job.

Work execution

• Perform assigned electrical tasks under the direction of the Lead Electrician, including basic installation, pipe running, cleanup, and other field work appropriate to skill level.
• Complete work to company standards for quality, neatness, and safety.
• Take on progressively more independent work as skill and trust increase.
• Support productive workflow on the job site so the lead can stay focused on higher level work.

Documentation and administrative support

• Assist with field paperwork as assigned, including time sheets, work orders, and related job documentation.
• Help ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and turned in on time.
• Communicate material needs, job progress, and field issues clearly to the Lead Electrician.

Training and development

• Learn directly from the Lead Electrician through daily field experience, coaching, and increasing responsibility.
• Build working knowledge of the electrical code, company work standards, and basic installation methods.
• Participate in structured training activities, including codebook study, task-based learning, and skill progression planning.
• Work toward increased independence, licensure, and future readiness to lead work or operate a van.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade school coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical work preferred.
• Strong desire to learn the electrical trade and advance into a higher-skilled field role.
• Able to follow direction, work safely, and perform physical field work.
• Basic comfort with paperwork, mobile tools, or digital systems preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred based on job assignment needs.