Apprentice Electrician

DP Electric•Pflugerville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DP Electric is hiring an Apprentice Electrician to work alongside journeyman electricians and foremen on active commercial and industrial jobsites across Texas. The role offers a four-level progression, from Apprentice I through Apprentice IV, with technical depth, independence, and responsibility increasing at each level. Apprentices assist with electrical work while developing hands-on trade skills under experienced guidance, with safety and quality workmanship emphasized throughout. Employees may have the opportunity to pursue DP University’s accredited apprenticeship program, but participation is not required. Advanced apprentice levels involve progressively more independent installation work, conduit bending, troubleshooting, blueprint interpretation, and responsibility for small scopes of work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Texas Apprentice Electrician license (registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), active and in good standing; maintain it through annual renewal and TDLR-approved continuing education.
Enrollment in, or willingness to join, a certified electrical apprenticeship program.
Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Prior commercial electrical experience is required for Apprentice II and above; Apprentice I is entry level.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in construction or a related trade.
Familiarity with electrical tools, equipment, and materials.
Conduit-bending experience, including use of mechanical or hydraulic benders, for advanced levels.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and eagerness to learn.
Equivalent combinations of education, certification, and experience that enable successful job performance are welcomed; additional education may substitute for required experience on a one-for-one year basis, or vice versa.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including wiring, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other components.
Bend and install EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams under the guidance of a journeyman or foreman.
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues and help identify effective solutions.
Follow industry standards and safety regulations, and conduct inspections to keep installations compliant.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
Coordinate with other trades and contractors on the jobsite to help keep projects on schedule.
Participate in training and mentorship to build trade knowledge and skills.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, tools used, and materials handled.
Follow company tool policies and take responsibility for investing in and maintaining trade tools.
Progress through apprentice levels by developing increasingly advanced installation, conduit-bending, blueprint-reading, and work-planning skills.
At advanced levels, perform underground and rough-in installations, assist with panel interiors and feeders, contribute to branch power installations, and assist with service entrance sections and transformers.