Electrical Apprentice I

Summary 

The electrical apprentice is responsible for assisting electricians and other crew members in installing electrical systems and components. 

Qualification Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with a state license required.

• Ability to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. 

• Basic math skills are required to calculate surface areas. 

• Ability to read and understand written instructions concerning work tasks. 
• Ability to take appropriate corrective action when observing or becoming aware of problems.
• Ability to determine the appropriate tools and/or equipment needed to perform a job.  

• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to read safety JHA’s, maintenance of shop tools, methods and procedures present on drawings, and layout work. 
• Valid Texas driver’s license with minimal infractions and a valid TWIC, required. 

Essential Functions

• Assists journeyman in installing temporary and permanent power, above ground and underground raceways, cable and wire terminations, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and medium and high voltage equipment.
• Moves material and equipment to work locations and helps set up work site.
• Follows all safety and accident prevention procedures and promotes a safe work culture for the work area by using hand and power tools, equipment, and PPE in the correct manner.
• Inspecting the site for unsafe conditions and practices
• Ensures the electrician’s work complies with customer specifications.
• Communicates with journeyman, foreman, general foreman, superintendent, and project manager regarding construction activities.

• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Other duties as necessary

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb, bend, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, stand, push, and pull frequently.  Must maintain 3-point contact while climbing ladders. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds frequently and ability to lift, up to, 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to wear the following safety equipment when needed; life vests, ear protection, rubber gloves, leather gloves, hard hat, slicker suit, acid suit, rubber gloves, full face breathing mask, wearing full safety harness, or wearing a face shield. The heavy work will require exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Work Environment 

Frequently exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, working in elevated positions or in confined spaces. Workers are subject to frequent heavy lifting.