Electrical Apprentice - Relocation Required

Vulcan Materials Company • Brownwood, TX

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About The Position

An Electrical Apprentice assists journeymen and master electricians with installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems while learning the trade. The work includes bending conduit, pulling wire, and using hand tools. The position involves physical labor, following safety codes, and completing required educational coursework. Relocation is required upon successful completion of the training program.

The apprentice learns the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the electrician’s trade, including safe operation and storage and awareness of occupational hazards. The role assists with servicing and testing equipment and electrical systems at aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, ship, and rail unloading systems, and with installing conduit, wire, and overhead and underground lines. The apprentice also works with blueprints and other specifications, learns to read and draw simple electrical sketches, and helps identify and correct electrical problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain, or currently working toward obtaining, a Texas Electrical Journeyman's card.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow, ability to take direction, and clear communication skills.
• Some knowledge of electrical tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and draw simple electrical sketches.
• Ability to detect and troubleshoot possible electrical issues.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and electrical theory.
• Willingness to work outside in all types of weather and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Willingness to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Commitment to ethical decision-making and integrity.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in construction or industrial electrical work.
• Motor control knowledge, including NEC, NESC, and MSHA.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others.
• Learn the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the electrician’s trade, including equipment operation and storage and occupational hazards.
• Assist co-workers with servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, and testing machines, devices, electrical systems, conductors, and associated equipment at aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, ship, and rail unloading systems.
• Assist co-workers with stringing overhead and underground lines and cables and installing conduit and wire.
• Learn to read and draw simple electrical sketches and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine safe and effective installation procedures.
• Detect and diagnose electrical wiring, appliance, fixture, machinery, component, and malfunction issues; make corrections and work to improve equipment reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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