Lightning Protection Apprentice - Houston, TX

Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid health and life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Safety training and certifications

IBEW Local Union after 90 days

Job summary

Bonded Lightning Protection Systems is seeking an Entry Level Installation Apprentice to begin a comprehensive apprenticeship training program for a career as a lightning protection field installation technician. The role offers hands-on training, exposure to national standards, and a path to becoming a skilled installer with a leading contractor.

You will work on ladders, lifts, and pitched roofs, participating in safety programs and learning to read blueprints and installation drawings.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Background check & drug screen required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in general construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apprenticeship training to become field installation technician.
• Learn standards governing lightning protection and install in the field.
• Develop skills in reading blueprints and installation drawings.

Skills

Read/Write English

Construction experience

Machinery operation

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Mini excavator

Job description

Don’t get struck by a lightning bolt; start an exciting and rewarding career in lightning protection! Bonded Lightning Protection Systems has an immediate opening for an Entry Level Installation Apprentice. This entry level role will be the beginning of your apprenticeship training to become a lightning protection field installation technician with the largest lightning protection contractor in the United States. Established in 1950, we are a second-generation, family-owned company dedicated to providing protection and peace of mind! This is the perfect opportunity to launch your career! We’ll provide you with hands‑on training plus competitive compensation and great benefits.

Job Responsibilities

This apprenticeship program is designed to allow you to develop the skills and knowledge for a stable career in a construction related field. As an Entry Level Installation Apprentice you will learn nationally recognized standards governing the lightning protection industry while receiving hands on installation training in the field.

Training includes

• Basic training in reading blueprints and installation drawings
• Learning how to install trenched in grounding systems
• Learning how to install cable within the building construction and on building roofs

Job Requirements

To qualify for this position, you must feel comfortable working on ladders, lifts, high rise and pitched roofs. You must also be willing to learn and follow mandatory safety requirements for our installation processes.

• Pass a criminal background check & drug screen
• Valid Driver’s license and clear MVR
• Drug free and clear driving record at all times
• Experience in general construction (a plus but not required)
• Experience in operating machinery (mini excavator, forklift, etc.) (a plus but not required)
• Some travel (we try to keep team members home as much as possible)
• OSHA 10 of 30 (a plus but not required)
• Ability to complete all company safety programs
• Ability to read and write English
• High school diploma or GED
• 401(k)
• Paid health and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Safety training and certifications
• Membership in Local IBEW Electrical Union after 90 days