Electrician Helper/Apprentice/Technician

Generator Supercenter of Austin; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free snacks

Uniforms provided

Training program

Job summary

Generator Supercenter, Inc. is hiring an Apprentice / Electrical Helper to work under supervision with electricians and installation crews on generator installations and maintenance. The role involves loading materials, preparing job sites, and assisting with electrical tasks at customer locations.

This hands-on training position emphasizes safety, proper tool use, and adherence to company procedures as you develop electrical, generator-installation, and construction skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn safe tool use.
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks and lift equipment.
• Outdoor work at construction sites in varying weather.
• Strong communication and listening skills for safety and installation procedures.
• Basic math and measurement skills for conduit, wire, and concrete placements.
• Organizational skills to maintain tools, materials and areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist electricians and installers with generator installations and related electrical work.
• Load and unload generators, switches, conduit, wire and tools.
• Transport and organize materials between warehouse, vehicles and jobsites.
• Set up job areas and ensure safety and customer property protection.
• Assist with electrical and generator installation under supervision.
• Perform trenching and site preparation for utilities.
• Contribute to light construction tasks and concrete work.
• Operate hand and power tools safely after instruction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite.
• Follow supervisor instructions and safety procedures.

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Did you know?

California is one of the states with the most power outages and there is strong demand for backup power solutions. This is a very exciting opportunity to be a part of addressing the fast-growing need for energy solutions in the Golden State.

Company Overview

Generator Supercenter, Inc. is a leading provider of energy solutions committed to making a positive impact for our customers and environment. We specialize in energy solutions offering cutting-edge technologies to help our clients utilize clean, renewable energy for savings from the grid and backup power.

Position Overview

The Apprentice / Electrical Helper works under the direction and supervision of a qualified electrician, journeyman, foreman, or other designated supervisor. This position assists with electrical, generator, and general construction activities necessary to complete the installation, service, and maintenance of company products.

The Apprentice / Helper will receive hands‑on training while assisting experienced team members and is expected to follow all company procedures, safety requirements, and supervisor instructions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Electricians and Installers: Work directly with electricians, journeymen, technicians, and installation crews to support generator installations and related electrical and construction work.
• Load and Unload Materials: Load and unload generators, transfer switches, electrical materials, conduit, wire, tools, equipment, concrete materials, and other jobsite supplies.
• Transport and Organize Equipment: Assist with transporting materials and equipment between the warehouse, company vehicles, and jobsites. Keep vehicles, tools, and materials organized and properly stored.
• Jobsite Setup: Prepare work areas before installation, including setting out tools and materials, running extension cords and temporary power, preparing equipment, protecting customer property, and establishing safe work areas.
• Assist With Electrical Installation: Under appropriate supervision, assist with tasks such as pulling wire, installing conduit, mounting equipment, preparing electrical materials, and other electrical installation activities permitted based on the employee’s training and level of supervision.
• Assist With Generator Installation: Help position generators and transfer switches, prepare generator pads and foundations, assist with equipment placement, and support the installation crew throughout the project.
• Trenching and Site Preparation: Assist with digging and preparing trenches for electrical conduit, gas piping, or other utilities using hand tools or approved equipment.
• Light Construction Work: Perform basic construction activities associated with generator installations, including preparing and pouring concrete pads, minor framing, drilling, cutting, patching, and other jobsite preparation.
• Operate Tools and Equipment: Safely operate approved hand tools, power tools, trenchers, material‑handling equipment, and other construction equipment after receiving appropriate instruction or training.
• Maintain a Safe Jobsite: Keep work areas clean and free of unnecessary materials, cords, tools, and debris that could create safety hazards.
• Jobsite Cleanup: At the completion of work, collect and properly store tools and unused materials, remove construction debris, clean the work area, and leave the customer’s property in a professional condition.
• Follow Instructions and Safety Procedures: Follow instructions provided by supervisors and comply with company safety procedures, jobsite requirements, and applicable workplace safety regulations.
• Customer Property Protection: Exercise care when working around customers’ homes, landscaping, driveways, walls, equipment, and other property.
• Additional Duties: Perform other installation, warehouse, maintenance, or construction‑support duties reasonably assigned by a supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability and willingness to learn how to safely use hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Physical Ability: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, digging, pushing, pulling, and regularly lifting and carrying tools, materials, and equipment. Team lifting or mechanical assistance must be used when appropriate for heavier items.
• Outdoor Work: Ability to work outdoors and at construction sites in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Communication & Listening Skills: Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, particularly instructions relating to safety and installation procedures.
• Basic Math & Measurement Skills: Ability to accurately use measurements and perform basic calculations needed for conduit, wire, concrete, trenching, equipment placement, and other installation activities.
• Organization: Maintain tools, materials, equipment, company vehicles, and work areas in an orderly and professional manner.
• Time Management: Arrive at scheduled locations on time and complete assigned responsibilities efficiently so projects remain on schedule.
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively and professionally with electricians, technicians, supervisors, contractors, inspectors, vendors, customers, and other members of the installation team.
• Reliability: Maintain dependable attendance, arrive ready to work, and communicate promptly with supervisors regarding jobsite or scheduling issues.
• Safety: Follow all required PPE, equipment‑operation, electrical‑safety, and jobsite‑safety procedures.

Training & Development

This is a hands‑on learning position. The Apprentice / Electrical Helper is expected to develop electrical, mechanical, generator‑installation, and construction skills through supervised field experience and company‑provided training. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as their training, experience, demonstrated competency, and applicable licensing or certification requirements allow.

Flexible work from home options available.