The Electrician – Apprentice ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected. Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Being an Electrician – Apprentice typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. In addition, Electrician – Apprentice typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires an Electrician’s license from the state. Being an Electrician – Apprentice gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as an Electrician – Apprentice typically requires 1-3 years of related experience or may have 0 years of experience plus an associates degree, or additional training, or certification.
Apprentice Electrician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Apprentice Electrician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Examining electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools;
- Cleaning work area and washing parts;
- Assisting with troubleshooting electrical components, wiring diagrams, transformers, motors, panels, and circuit;
- Tracing out short circuits in wiring, using test meter;
- Maintaining current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations;
- Installing power supply wiring and conduit such as: EMT, O-CAL, Rigid conduit, MC cable, strut, cable trays;
- Help Lead Electrician keep the service vehicle clean and replenish inventory levels in the service vehicle;
- Begin learning the features and benefits of the products Edison uses;
- Working in attics and crawl spaces to run wiring and remove old wiring;
- Begin learning to estimate electrical work using the software;
- Observe all safety requirements like wearing safety glasses, hand protection, dust masks and ladder safety;
- Be on-time to the assigned jobs;
- Attend online classes through the Minnesota Electrical Association and maintain a passing grade;
- Begin learning how to use the service software;
- Working on an extension ladder.
Requirements:
- Drug free at all times;
- High standard of integrity and professionalism;
- Ability to work well under the supervision of a Journeyman Electrician following electrical code manuals;
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety;
- MUST be able to work a minimum of 40 hour work week;
- Pass background check;
- Apprentice – 2+ years (Must have an active ET card);
- Own basic Electrician tools;
- R eliable transportation to get to jobsites;
- Own reliable transportation to get to jobsites;
- Strong writing skills;
- Must have own tools;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Willingness to learn and improve;
- Must have reliable transportation.