Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician (2nd–4th Year)

Location: Manhattan, KS (Riley County)
Employment Type: Contract, full-time hours, 8+ week project engagement
Pay Rate: $22–$28/hr, DOE — conversion to direct hire available for top performers
Per Diem: $100/day

Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Apprentice Electricians to join active commercial and residential electrical crews operating in Manhattan, KS. This is a contract position — initial engagements are project-based, running 8 weeks or longer depending on scope. Top performers are eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of verifiable hands-on electrical field experience and must be currently enrolled in or eligible to enroll in a DOL-registered or locally approved electrical apprenticeship program. Apprentices will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician, contributing meaningfully to project production while accumulating the field hours and classroom instruction required for full licensure in Kansas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman and master electricians with all phases of electrical rough-in and trim work on commercial and residential projects
• Install, bend, and support conduit systems — EMT, PVC, and rigid — under the direction of a licensed electrician
• Pull wire and cable through conduit systems; assist with terminations and connections as directed
• Install outlet boxes, junction boxes, pull boxes, conduit bodies, and panel rough-in as assigned
• Assist with installation of lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, panels, and service equipment during trim phases
• Read and follow electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and panel schedules under journeyman guidance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area; stage materials and tools as directed
• Operate hand tools and basic power tools safely; learn pneumatic and specialty electrical tools under supervision
• Attend all required apprenticeship classroom sessions, trade school coursework, and on-site safety training
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and site safety meetings; adhere to OSHA and site-specific safety protocols
• Support material handling, deliveries, and site logistics as assigned by foreman or lead electrician
• Accurately document and report hours worked on company letterhead for apprenticeship record-keeping purposes

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Minimum age of 18 at time of hire
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years (approx. 4,000 hours) of verifiable hands-on electrical field experience — documented hours on company letterhead required for apprenticeship record-keeping
• Currently enrolled in or actively pursuing enrollment in an approved electrical apprenticeship program
• Willingness to register as an apprentice electrician with the applicable local licensing authority
• Basic math skills, including algebra — ability to calculate measurements, angles, and conduit bends
• Reliable transportation to job site; consistent attendance and punctuality are non-negotiable
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Preferred

• Prior electrical, construction, or mechanical trade experience — even informal (shop class, maintenance, HVAC helper, etc.)
• Completion of or current enrollment in an electrical technology program at KCKCC, MATC, or an equivalent trade school
• Basic familiarity with hand tools, conduit, wire types, and NEC fundamentals
• OSHA 10 – Construction certification, or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days
• Prior enrollment in a DOL-registered apprenticeship program in any trade