Electrician Apprentice

ZipRecruiter; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting company is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to support experienced electricians in various project locations. The role involves assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an approved apprentice program and possess basic knowledge of electrical theory and tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or working on enrollment in an approved Apprentice program.
• Familiar with operation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment and their safe usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, repair, maintenance and testing of electrical systems.
• Use hand tools and power tools under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with Foremen and crew members.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical theory

Basic circuits

Knowledge of wiring methods

Reading electrical blueprints

Basic tool knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled in an approved Apprentice program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Function as an Apprentice Electrician, under a certified or licensed Electrician for Bergelectric Corp. assist electricians with installing new electrical systems and repairing existing electrical systems while maintaining compliance with , state, and local electrical codes along with all Bergelectric Corp. policies and procedures. Support activities at commercial, industrial, institutional and residential project locations. This is considered to be a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, repair, maintenance and testing of commercial, industrial and residential electrical systems in full support of Bergelectric Corp. safety, operations and productivity initiatives.
• Use industry related hand tools and power tools, under supervision.
• Assist the Electrician with measuring, cutting, bending, threading and installing wire and electrical cable systems, conduit systems and other wire raceway systems.
• Assist the Electrician with wires and cables within control centers, distribution boxes, transformers, transducers, switch gear, receptacles, switches, etc.
• Work with an Electrician to splice and terminate wires at junction points.
• Clean, gather and transport materials to electricians on the construction site.
• Communicate effectively with Foremen and crew members.
• Maintain workflow schedule to ensure all Bergelectric Corp. productivity objectives are met.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with colleagues, customers and vendors.
• Adhere to all Bergelectric Corp.’s safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled or working on enrollment in an approved Apprentice program.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, basic circuits, branch circuits, and specialty systems.
• Knowledge of magnetic induction, three-phase transformers, conductors and wiring methods.
• The ability to read and understand electrical single line blueprints.
• Familiar with aspects of operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment and how to safely use them.