Experienced Apprentice Electrician

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OVERVIEW:

The Apprentice Electrician participates in commercial electrical construction and service work. The electrical apprenticeship includes company paid electrical schooling and on the job training hours over 4 years.

Compensation Range for this Role: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on hours of experience.

Ready to Test Apprentice (RTT): $33.00 to $35.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

General Responsibilities:

  • Works with a commitment to safety
  • Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
  • Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
  • Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
  • Keeps work area clean
  • Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
  • Treats tools with respect
  • Works on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
  • Identifies electrical parts and components
  • Digs trenches as needed
  • Keeps up with changing technology
  • Keeps up with the national electrical code
  • Wears tools at all required times

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Tracking of Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews
  • Take responsibility for their education through the apprenticeship program. This includes:
  • Homework
  • Tests
  • Quizzes
  • Keeping up with changing technology
  • Keeping up with the national electrical code
  • Responsible for communications including tell back procedure
  • Uses electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect
  • Lays out and organizes assigned tasks to first and second year apprentices
  • By the end of the third year, the employee should be proficient at planning materials and tools needed to complete the job
  • Reads and understands basic blueprints
  • Handles material required for the job
  • Installs raceways, pulls wire, and mounts equipment
  • Assembles and installs small to large electrical parts and pieces
  • Trims outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work
  • Performs duties as assigned by lead people

Other physical labor duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Physical Requirements:

  • Driving
  • Sitting
  • Climbing
  • Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
  • Standing
  • Stooping
  • Vision acuity (near and far)
  • Walking

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent, degree in related field is preferred, 2 years of experience for 3rd Year Apprentice, 3 years of experience for 4th Year Apprentice.

Apprentice (First Period)


0-6 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Second Period)


6 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Third Period)


12 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Fourth period)


18 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Fifth Period)


24 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Sixth Period)


30 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Seventh Period)


36 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Eighth period)


42 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


Apprentice (Ready to Test)


48 Months


High School Diploma or Equivalent


Apprenticeship Registration


High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency


BENEFITS:

  • Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
  • Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

Applications will close on June 1, 2026 or once role has been filled.


For questions regarding this role, please reach out to recruiting@encoreelectric.com

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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