Lightning Protection Apprentice Houston TX

Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid health and life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Safety training and certifications

Membership in Local IBEW Electrical Union after 90 days

Paid Union Dues

40-hour guarantee pay

Tools

Job summary

Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd. in Houston, Texas is looking for an Entry Level Installation Apprentice. This position offers hands-on training for a career in the lightning protection industry. Responsibilities include learning standards for lightning protection and receiving installation training. Candidates must be comfortable with heights and have a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include 401(k), paid health insurance, and membership in the local IBEW Electrical Union after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, high-rise and pitched roofs.
• Willing to learn and follow safety requirements.
• Experience in general construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for a stable career in a construction-related field.
• Learn nationally recognized standards for lightning protection.
• Receive hands-on installation training in the field.

Skills

Ability to work on ladders and high surfaces

Drug free

Ability to read and write English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Experience operating machinery

Job description

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. Apply Today!

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid health and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Safety training and certifications
• Membership in Local IBEW Electrical Union after 90 days
• Paid Union Dues
• 40-hour guarantee pay
• Tools

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Work Location:

• In Person