Entry Level Apprentice Electrician

1st Electric Contractors; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

IECRM apprenticeship training

Job summary

1st Electric Contractors is seeking candidates that are looking to start a career in electrical to join our team in the Denver area. We are an industry-leading, full-service electrical contractor specializing in mixed-use residential/commercial buildings and site infrastructure.

Hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Compensation for this role is $19.50 per hour, with base pay subject to change.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage time and work in a team.
• Must be a self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time and ready to work.
• Maintains a clean work area and learns electrician skills.
• Installs fixtures, devices, wiring, gear, conduit, and motors.
• Follows directions and contributes to project efficiency.

Skills

Time management

Team oriented

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

OSHA standards

Willingness to learn

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

1st Electric Contractors is an industry-leading, full-service electrical contractor specializing in mixed-use residential/commercial buildings as well as site infrastructure and development. 1st Electric has been serving the Denver Metro Area and mountain communities since 2002. We are a construction company of 100+ and growing daily. Despite our size, we are a tight-knit group looking to add another member to our family!

Are you looking for a company that will value your hard work, dedication, and drive to succeed?

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level?

If you answered yes to both questions, then we’re looking for you!

1st Electric is seeking candidates that are looking to start a career in electrical to join our team!

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS

• Must have personal tools as per the company tool policy.
• Shall be 18 years or older
• Must be able to manage time, be team oriented, and be a self-starter.
• Must be willing to learn and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a construction project.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be familiar with company safety policies and O.S.H.A. safety standards and apply them at all times.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Electrician.
• Keeps the work area clean.
• Acquires the skills of an Electrician as quickly as possible and puts the skills to work.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that all workmanship on the job conforms to company and industry quality standards

DUTIES

• Arrives at work on time and ready to work.
• Hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm daily Monday - Friday.
• Takes direction and works efficiently.
• Understands that he or she is often the voice and face of the company and ensures that the company is always well represented - this includes appearance, the spoken word, work ethics and cleanliness of the work area.
  
• Installs fixtures, devices, wiring, gear, conduit, and motors.
• Performs any other duties and tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Foreman or the Electrician to whom he or she has reports.

BENEFITS

At 1st Electric, we believe our employees are our greatest asset and treat them as such by rewarding their hard work and dedication with:

1. Competitive wages that are based upon both position and individual skills and abilities!
2. A comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, and a number of additional voluntary lines of coverage.
3. Training opportunities, including company-paid apprenticeship training through Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM), as well as assistance with passing the Colorado Journeyman Electrician licensing exam.

Compensation for this Role: $19.50. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified.

1st Electric Contractors Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Posting Date: July 20, 2026

Closing Date: August 15, 2026 (5:00 PM MST)