Apprentice Electrician

Site Worker•Manhattan, KS

11d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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