Job Description: Apprentice Electrician (E4)

Pay Range: $23 - $27

Position Summary

The Apprentice Electrician (E4) performs advanced apprentice-level electrical installation and support tasks with limited supervision while completing the final stages of an approved apprenticeship program. This role requires strong technical skills, increased independence, and a high level of safety and quality awareness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings, layouts, and specifications

Install, support, and route complex conduit systems

Pull, identify, dress, and terminate conductors and control wiring

Assist with installation and termination of panels, MCCs, transformers, and equipment

Perform basic testing and troubleshooting under supervision

Identify material, layout, or drawing conflicts and communicate them to supervision

Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently

Participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), permits, and lockout/tagout procedures

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training

Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions

Support journeymen, lead electricians, and foremen with task planning and execution

Perform other duties as assigned within scope of training

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Advanced standing in an approved electrical apprenticeship program

Strong understanding of electrical systems and NEC applications

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance

Demonstrated reliability, quality workmanship, and leadership potential

Required Certifications and Training

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety (preferred or required per company policy)

Jobsite-specific safety orientation

First Aid / CPR (preferred)

Apprentice classroom training (Year 3–4 or equivalent)

Equipment- or site-specific training as required

Tools & Equipment

Must provide and maintain their own basic hand tools customary to the electrical trade

All hand tools must be in safe working condition and comply with company and jobsite safety requirements

Experience

3 to 4+ years of electrical or construction-related experience

Successful completion of prior apprentice-level training and evaluations

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead for extended periods

Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms

Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or confined environments

Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, FR clothing, and fall protection

Work Environment

Industrial and commercial construction jobsites

Indoor and outdoor work

Exposure to energized systems (under supervision), moving machinery, and varying weather conditions

Work hours may include nights, weekends, and overtime as required

Supervision

Works under limited supervision of a licensed Journeyman Electrician, Lead Electrician, or Foreman

Safety Expectations

Comply with all company and site safety policies and procedures

Actively lead by example in safety meetings and JHAs

Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist

Demonstrate accountability for safe work practices and hazard awareness

Career Progression

Successful performance in this role prepares the employee for transition to Journeyman Electrician status based on completion of apprenticeship requirements, demonstrated competency, safety performance, and company needs.

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