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Best Quality Electric
Apprentice Electrician
Location: Hicksville, NY
Service area includes: Nassau County and Suffolk County
Begin your electrical career with a growing Long Island electrical contractor.
Best Quality Electric provides electrical service, repair, and installation work across Long Island. The company serves both residential and commercial customers and has built its reputation on quality workmanship, safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. The company's mission is to light up homes, businesses, and lives one circuit at a time, supported by values like growth, education, teamwork, and exceptional service.
The Apprentice Electrician works under the direction of a Licensed Electrician to assist with electrical service, repairs, installations, troubleshooting, vehicle organization, safety practices, and customer satisfaction. This is a growth-focused role for someone who wants to learn the trade, develop strong habits, and build a long-term electrical career.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with diagnosing electrical system problems and failures.
- Help repair outlets, GFI's, breakers, light switches, lighting installations, panels, grounding systems, and related components under supervision.
- Assist with replacing wiring, smoke detectors, and other electrical items.
- Request equipment and supplies to keep materials available.
- Help locate and mark conduit or wire installation points, connections, passage holes, and fixture structures.
- Keep the supervising electrician's vehicle clean and stocked.
- Attend weekly department meetings and company training classes.
- Maintain tools and machinery safely.
- Observe customer communication and learn how to explain completed work.
- Observe and assist with preparing customer pricing and work approvals under supervision.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1 year of electrical, trade, or hands-on technical experience preferred.
- Ability to operate equipment, follow safety practices, assist with technical projects, read technical information, and solve practical problems.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in field conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., and climb ladders up to 26 feet.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Employment is contingent upon completion of applicable pre-employment screening, consistent with local law.
Pay and Benefits
- Full-Time, W-2 Employment
- Pay: $17 - $25/hr based on experience
- Paid training
- Company-sponsored training
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac
- Paid time off
- Advancement opportunities, mentorship, and a pathway to becoming a skilled electrician.
Why Best Quality Electric
Best Quality Electric is the right fit for someone who wants more than a paycheck - someone who wants to learn, grow, and become excellent at the electrical trade. You will work alongside experienced electricians, receive training, and learn how to deliver safe, clean, professional work in customers' homes. If you are dependable, coachable, safety-minded, and ready to build a career, Best Quality Electric offers the environment to do it right.
Best Quality Electric is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $17 - $25