Apprentice Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Verde Electric — the licensed electrical division of Verde Services LLC — has been a trusted commercial and industrial electrical subcontractor out of San Marcos since 2013. We partner with general contractors and facility owners across Central Texas, including  San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, Round Rock and others. Find out more about us here:

We are seeking an experienced Apprentice Electrician to join our team. Our crews show up ready to work, communicate straight, and take pride in safe, professional installations. We operate differently - our field crews are the most important people in our company.

Come find out why you'll love it here on our team!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist licensed electricians to perform tasks requiring entry level skills like bending conduit, pulling wire, and using-supplying-holding materials and tools
• Assist licensed electricians with site preparation, measuring material and distances, installation, maintenance, removal and repair of light covers, switches, receptacles, fixtures, lighting control devices, and lighting or electrical equipment
• Setup and cleanup of work area and equipment, under direction of lead electrician
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on commercial construction sites
• Bend and install EMT and rigid conduit
• Pull wire and perform electrical terminations
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Perform electrical layouts and install devices, lighting, panels, and related equipment
• Follow all company safety procedures and project-site requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Energy to work hard
• Enjoy being part of a team
• Interest in a long career in the electrical industry
• Active TDLR Apprentice License required
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and blue print reading
• Prefer 2-4 years experience in Electrical, Helper, or Assistant positions
• Must be able to read, understand, and speak English for job-site safety and communication
• Reliable transportation
• Must have the required electrical hand tools
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced commercial construction environment
• Willing and able to work indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to work at heights above 20’ on a ladder or aerial lift and perform physical labor such as trench excavation and backfill using hand and power digging tools such as shovels, picks, post hole diggers and portable excavators
• Job requires standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and walking for prolonged periods of time and carrying loads up to 60 lbs.

Company Benefits and Perks

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Generous paid time-off and holidays, including time off for Christmas
• Fun company events and activities
• Career growth opportunities, including paid assistance leveling up licenses
• Friendly and supportive supervisors, co-workers and office staff

Verde Electric utilizes E-Verify to determine eligibility to work in the United States. 

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