Electrical Install Apprentice

Bell Brothers•Hayward, CA

1d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Bell Brothers is hiring an Electrical Installation Apprentice for residential electrical installation work. Working under an Electrical Lead Installer, the apprentice contributes to installation projects while developing technical knowledge, workmanship, and field experience. This is a hands-on development role with increasing responsibility as skills and competency progress, with a path toward becoming an independently capable residential electrician and eventually a Lead Installer. The role emphasizes safe work, respect for homeowners' property, accountability to the crew, organized jobsites, and professional communication in occupied homes. The apprentice receives coaching from Lead Installers, Field Supervisors, and Electrical leadership and is expected to ask questions, apply feedback, and seek direction when tasks, methods, or electrical conditions are unclear. Bell Brothers provides on-the-job training, field coaching, and advancement opportunities. Pay is listed at $24–$29 USD.

Requirements

Current California Electrical Trainee registration or other qualifying apprenticeship status when required under California requirements.
Willingness to learn residential installation methods, electrical codes, and company standards.
Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and willingness to accept coaching.
Ability to follow instructions and contribute to a two-person or multi-person installation crew.
Professional conduct and customer-service awareness when working in occupied homes.
Ability to use ServiceTitan or other mobile technology for assigned responsibilities.
Ability to perform physical installation work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Electrical trade-school education, apprenticeship participation, or residential electrical field experience.
Basic understanding of electrical tools, materials, wiring methods, and residential systems.
Previous construction experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with residential projects, including main panel replacements, service upgrades, subpanels, rewires, device replacements, dedicated circuits, and electrical work supporting other trades.
Install wiring, devices, electrical boxes, raceways, breakers, lighting, equipment, and grounding and bonding components as assigned.
Perform tasks within demonstrated skill level and under the direction of the Electrical Lead Installer.
Assist with demolition, preparation, layout, material staging, equipment installation, testing, and project closeout.
Follow the approved job scope, applicable electrical codes, manufacturer requirements, and company installation standards.
Keep tools and materials organized, help identify material needs, and maintain clean and safe work areas.
Protect homeowners' property through floor protection, work-area preparation, cleanup, and restoration coordination.
Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, testing equipment, and personal protective equipment safely.
Assist with testing, labeling, documentation, photographs, and assigned mobile-technology tasks.
Participate in field coaching and technical development, taking on greater responsibility as skills progress.
Maintain assigned tools, company-issued equipment, and installation vehicles when applicable.