Apprentice Electrician

GDC Industrial•Sherman, TX

8d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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
Successful completion of prior apprentice-level training and evaluations
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
Works under limited supervision of a licensed Journeyman Electrician, Lead Electrician, or Foreman
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

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety
First Aid / CPR

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