Electrical Apprentice

Rocky Mountain Electric•Meridian, ID

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Electric is seeking 3rd- and 4th-year Electrical Apprentices. The role involves assisting with new construction and demolition electrical power installation, alterations, additions, and repairs to electrical systems, conductors, equipment, and materials. Apprentices install and repair electrical fixtures and control equipment, work with conduit and wiring, and test circuits using electrical testing instruments to check compatibility and safety. The work includes physical labor and may take place at heights, in trenches, and across construction or service sites. Rocky Mountain Electric is a second-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm based in Boise, Idaho, with a branch in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 1978, the company works in Idaho, Utah, and Oregon on electrical construction, service, and maintenance. The company describes its culture as family-oriented and focused on teamwork, learning, professionalism, and excellence.

Requirements

For Year 3: hold a valid Apprentice Electrician license with the State of Idaho; be enrolled in an electrical apprenticeship program and have completed the second year of school with a C or better; have 4,000 or more documented hours of field electrical experience; have advanced knowledge of electrical systems, components, and functions; have experience with complex electrical installations, repairs, and troubleshooting; be able to lead small projects and mentor less experienced apprentices; understand electrical codes and safety regulations; and proficiently use electrical tools, equipment, and testing instruments.
For Year 4: hold a valid Apprentice Electrician license with the State of Idaho; be enrolled in an electrical apprenticeship program and have completed the third year of school with a C or better; have 6,000 or more documented hours of field electrical experience; have comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems, components, and applications; have expertise in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair; be able to work independently on complex electrical projects; have proficient troubleshooting skills; and understand electrical codes, regulations, and safety protocols.
Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; hear and respond to conversations, phone calls, and other sounds; lift more than 50 pounds; stand for 90% of the day; climb ladders; carry materials between locations or floors; work with tools overhead; lift, position, and fasten electrical equipment; work from A-frame and extension ladders, boom lifts, scaffolds, and aerial work platforms at various heights; identify and separate wires by color; and dig and work in trenches.

Nice To Haves

For Year 1 apprentices: recommended completion of 16 electrical continuing education credits.
The Year 1 section says apprentices must have all tools on the Apprentice Tool List, be enrolled or scheduled to enroll in an electrical apprenticeship program, maintain a valid apprenticeship card and carry it during work hours, follow instructions, communicate well, retain information, identify trade materials, complete required safety training, and complete OSHA 10.
For Year 2 apprentices: the posting lists a valid Idaho Apprentice Electrician license; enrollment in an electrical apprenticeship program with first-year school completed at a C or better; 2,000 or more documented field electrical hours; expanded knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and regulations; proficiency interpreting electrical diagrams and blueprints; experience with basic installations and repairs; ability to work independently under limited supervision; and familiarity with electrical testing equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

Dig trenches or holes for conduit, supports, hand holes, man holes, and foundations.
Install copper-clad ground rods using a manual post driver.
Break up concrete with an air hammer to facilitate equipment installation, construction, or repair.
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to job sites by hand truck or heavy motorized truck.
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials using a hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
Inform a Journeyman of material needs.
Maintain tools and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor related to installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets using hand tools.
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings using hand and power tools.
Clean work areas and tools.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, including switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, and pull wire through conduit.
Test circuits to check component compatibility and safety.

Benefits

100% company-paid health insurance for the employee and family, with an HSA option available.
100% company-paid dental insurance.
100% company-paid vision insurance.
100% company-paid group short-term disability insurance.
100% company-paid group life insurance.
Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Competitive wages.
Future advancement opportunities.
Positive team and skill-enhancing atmosphere.
Professional development training.
Company outings and a family-oriented team environment.