Apprentice
About The Position
The Apprentice role is an entry-level position introducing individuals to data center construction and installation environments while providing foundational experience across field operations. Apprentices support installation and electrical activities under supervision while learning construction, safety, and trade fundamentals. After approximately two years, apprentices may progress into a specialized trade path, such as Electrical or Installation, based on aptitude, performance, and business need. Apprentices help deliver safe, high-quality construction and installation work on data center projects, supporting skilled trades and building capabilities for future specialization. The role is based in the Central Texas Region and requires travel up to 75%. Work takes place in data center environments and may involve exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required. Employees must wear full PPE and may need to work in restricted areas and at heights.
Requirements
- 0–1 year of experience; no prior trade experience is required.
- Interest in developing a career in construction or electrical trades.
- Strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced construction environments and willingness to travel.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to hear, speak, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods.
- Ability to climb and carry ladders up to 12 feet, navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 feet using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts.
- Ability to access restricted areas such as switchgear rooms, vaults, tunnels, and crawl spaces, and wear full PPE.
- Good vision and hearing, normal or corrected, and accurate color identification are required.
Nice To Haves
- General labor or construction experience.
- Basic hand tool familiarity.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general construction, assembly, and installation activities under supervision.
- Support electricians and installers with staging, preparation, and material handling, and collaborate with site supervisors and crew leads.
- Load materials, handle tools, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Assist with installation of racks, containment systems, cabling pathways, and related components.
- Support basic electrical tasks, such as pulling wire and mounting boxes, under supervision.
- Operate hand tools and basic power tools safely and according to instruction.
- Follow job-site safety rules, report unsafe conditions, and participate in safety meetings and required training.
- Learn to read and follow basic drawings and supervisor instructions to complete assigned tasks.
- Travel to project sites and support flexible work schedules as required to meet project milestones.
- Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn multiple trades to support project execution.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus, if applicable.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- First-time homebuyer program, if applicable based on compensation.
- Collaborative, high-energy workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
