Registered Apprentice
About The Position
The Registered Apprentice Electrician is an active registered Apprentice with the Virginia State Department of Labor through Beckstrom Electric's accredited apprenticeship program. The role assists with the installation and maintenance of electrical systems on commercial projects while learning from experienced professionals. Beckstrom Electric’s team and internal apprenticeship program support the apprentice’s skill development and advancement in the industry. The position includes electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, administrative, and general labor tasks, as well as required apprenticeship and corporate training. The apprentice is expected to follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations, report jobsite incidents, and uphold quality assurance and compliance. The role involves field work in conditions that may include loud noise and low-light environments, and requires meeting the listed physical demands. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Organization and a strong work ethic.
- Good communication and people skills.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hands-on electrical work is a plus.
- OSHA 10/30 training or certification.
- First Aid/CPR training or certification.
Responsibilities
- Mentor with an Electrician and complete assigned duties.
- Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical work at assigned job sites, and assist with that work.
- Interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Update work logs and client accounts, and handle other administrative duties.
- Order replacement parts and equipment as needed.
- Complete electrical installations and perform maintenance duties.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools.
- 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.
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation, and tighten connections using hand tools.
- Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings.
- Strip insulation from wire ends using wire-stripping pliers and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
- Trace short circuits in wiring using a test meter.
- Install copper-clad ground rods using a manual post driver.
- Assist with demolition and installation of temporary task lighting.
- Clean work areas and wash parts.
- Collaborate with the team, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Possess the hand and power tools necessary to complete job duties.
- Maintain professionalism and integrity in all communication.
- Attend required apprenticeship and corporate training.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices, and comply with OSHA regulations.
- Immediately address safety concerns and ensure jobsite incidents are properly reported to the Safety Manager within 24 hours.
- Enforce quality assurance and compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
