Electrical Trainee

Power Design; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design is seeking an electrical trainee to start a hands-on career in construction. You will be paired with a licensed journeyman and gain on-the-job training to become an electrician on multifamily and commercial projects.

This role offers a clear path to certification, with classes and ongoing training. A high school diploma or GED and reliable transportation are required, along with a commitment to safety and Power Design’s values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and reliable transportation.
• Must enroll and remain in good standing in an electrical trainee program.
• Must obtain an electrical trainee card and perform essential functions.
• Willing to learn electrical codes and safety requirements.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installations on multifamily and commercial construction.
• Learn and perform all scopes of large-scale projects, from distribution to rough-in and deck work.
• Participate in official training programs and attend classes as required.
• Work alongside a licensed journeyman electrician on OJT to become an electrician.

Skills

Motivation to learn

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Position

Do you love working with your hands? Are you interested in construction and in becoming an electrician? Then the electrical trainee position could be perfect for you! Electrical trainees are able to earn a paycheck while learning the trade through firsthand experience. This position has a clear career path to becoming an electrician with the potential and opportunity to become a manager of a team and larger scope of work.

Position Responsibilities

• The electrical trainee is partnered with a licensed journeyman electrician and has on-the-job training (OJT) to become an electrician.
• You’ll help perform electrical installations on new multifamily and commercial construction projects.
• Learn and perform all scopes of large-scale projects, from distribution to rough in, trim and deck work.
• Participate in official training program and attend classes as required.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Motivated individuals who want to learn the electrical trade and have a high school diploma or GED as well as reliable transportation.
• Successfully register, enroll and participate in an electrical trainee program (and remain in good standing) until program is completed.
• Must be able to obtain an electrical trainee card and physically perform the essential functions of the job.
• Willing to learn electrical codes and other construction safety requirements.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.

To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.