Electrician Apprentice

The Christman Company; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking an Electrician Apprentice for the Dallas, Texas region. Join Christman Facility Solutions to grow your career in a practical, hands-on environment with supervision from a Journeyman Electrician.

This role requires safe work habits, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to assist with conduit work, wire pulls, and device installations. Travel to sites is required and overnight stays may occur.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registration with TDLR for the State Electrical Apprentice License must be completed on 1st day of employment if not already licensed.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to take measurements and make calculations.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists electricians under supervision of Journeyman Electrician/Foreman.
• Demonstrates safe work habits and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Mounts and straps conduit raceways and boxes as instructed.
• Assists in wire pulls with direct supervision.
• Completes installation of general use receptacle and basic switching devices.
• Assists the supervisor with tracking material usage and ordering needs.
• Digs trenches with hand tools or power equipment.
• Operates cable cutters, hammer drills, benders and similar tools.
• Plans and executes specific work as directed.
• Keeps all material, tools and equipment organized.
• Follows Christman policies and procedures and complies with laws.

Skills

Reading & writing

Problem solving

Time management

Measurements & calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TDLR license registration on day 1

Job description

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Facility Solutions

With projects throughout the Metro Dallas region, Christman Facility Solutions (CFS) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build.CFS is looking for an Electrician Apprentice to join the team in our Dallas, Texas region.

What You Will Do:

As Electrician Apprentice, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Assists electricians by performing tasks under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician/Foreman.
• Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Mounts and straps conduit raceways and boxes as instructed.
• Assists in wire pulls with direct supervision.
• Completes installation of general use receptacle and basic switching devices.
• Assists the supervisor with tracking material usage and what material needs to be ordered.
• Digs trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
• Operates two (2) handed tools/equipment, including but not limited to cable cutters, hammer drills, benders, etc.
• Properly plans and executes specific work as directed.
• Keeps all material, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Follows all Christman policies and procedures; ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full-time position, occasional extended hours and weekends may apply. Must have reliable transportation. Travel to and from the construction site is required. Long distance travel can be required which may include overnight stays.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Registration with TDLR for the State Electrical Apprentice License must be completed on 1st day of employment if not already licensed.
• Able to complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year of apprenticeship.
• Must obtain personal hand tools and tool belt/pouch within the first 3 months of employment (refer to the mandatory tool list provided during onboarding)
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Be able to take measurements and make calculations.
• Ability to work well with supervision and peers.
• Ability to problem solve when errors occur.
• Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.