Apprentice Electrician

Zekelman • Midland, TX

22d • Onsite

About The Position

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in. Position Summary Work will consist of installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the electrical construction industry.

Requirements

• Must have transportation to work
• High School Graduate, or equivalent (Preferred)
• Able to work in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow
• Employees must always have the required tools with them
• Work from all type ladders (step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders, and all size extension ladders) and relocate up to 12’ step ladder by oneself
• Perform work at various heights and up to 90 ft. from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas
• Work in restricted areas (switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics)
• Always wear personal protective equipment (hard hats and safety glasses) and a respirator when required
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required, and night shifts
• Willing to apply for and maintain a State of Texas Electrical Apprentice License.

Responsibilities

• Assist electricians by performing tasks under the direct supervision of an electrician actually installing the work and handling the bulk of the materials.
• This employee should keep all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and keep the work area clean at all times.
• An apprentice electrician demonstrates safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Conduit bending
• Installing electrical equipment - switchgear, panels, and starters
• Pulling and terminating wire
• Installing light fixtures
• Installation of lighting controls
• Installation of all types of devices
• Troubleshoot many electrical systems
• Read and comprehend Safety Rules and Policies and MSDS sheets

Benefits

• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED