Electrician Apprentice

Arrow Electric Co•Louisville, KY

About The Position

This position assists Electricians under direct supervision with electrical installations, alterations, additions, and repairs to electrical systems, conductors, and related materials and equipment. The apprentice keeps tools, equipment, and materials orderly and the work area clean. Work must be completed within established time frames and in accordance with company safety and quality standards and applicable regulatory standards. The apprenticeship requires at least 144 hours of classroom instruction and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training during each year of training, along with satisfactory grades and compliance with attendance and other program requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction in each year of apprenticeship training, maintain a passing grade, and comply with attendance and other program requirements.
Complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training in each year of apprenticeship.
1–2 years of electrical helper field experience.
Valid driver’s license.
High standard of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact with company team members and other contractor employees.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks as instructed.

Responsibilities

Assist Electricians with installing EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit, MC cable, strut, and cable tray, including cutting and threading with hand and power tools.
Assist with installing switchgear, panels, transformers, disconnects, MCCs, and other equipment.
Assist with installing light fixtures and devices.
Assist with wire pulls for equipment and devices, and terminate conductors onto them.
Perform work safely in compliance with federal, state, local, project, and company safety requirements.
Use and maintain hand and power tools, including cutting devices, drills, saws, and hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
Handle electrical materials and tools and organize material storage areas.
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies around the worksite by hand or mechanical means.
Dig trenches and holes for underground installations.
Maintain PPE and safety equipment in good condition.
Keep tools, equipment, materials, and the work area orderly and clean.
Complete other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Health insurance effective date of hire
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Company-provided short-term disability
Company-provided long-term disability
Employee-paid critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident policies available
401(k) with company matching effective date of hire
Paid holidays with eligibility starting immediately
Paid time off with eligibility starting immediately
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee referral bonus program
Performance evaluations program
Company-logo clothing and merchandise through the Arrow SWAG Store
Power tool incentive program
Safety, skills, and leadership development and training
Electrical license continuing education and renewals paid