What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Journeyperson's Apprentice (E2) position at D/E/F Services Group, Ltd?
We are seeking 3 Electrical Apprentices for immediate work in Central, Southern, and Southeastern Connecticut. Electrical Apprentices with completed on-the-job (OJT) training hours are preferred.
At D/E/F Services Group, Ltd we love to build. Since our inception in 1999, we have crafted our company to be the contractor of choice for design / build & general construction services in the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Low Voltage & Carpentry. Do you enjoy working with a team that likes to win? Do you want to learn, grow & build your value? Are you the type of person who takes responsibility? Are you consistent in your workmanship? Do you feel like you can do more? With our Core Values, D/E/F Services Group could be the place for you.
The effective and successful Electrical Journeyperson’s Apprentice at D/E/F Services Group, Ltd is committed to learning and understanding their craft with the goal of becoming a highly skilled and diversified Electrical Journeyperson. The apprentice will watch, work with, and be directly accountable to the Electrical Journeyperson who is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing various electrical components including wiring, panels, light fixtures, generators, solar arrays, etc.
The Electrical Journeyperson’s Apprentice must be registered with the State of Connecticut Office of Apprenticeship Training. To obtain a State of Connecticut E2 License an apprentice must complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT), 720 hours of schooling, and pass a written exam upon completion.
First & Second Year Apprentices at D/E/F Services Group, Ltd will be required to watch, and learn basic electrical installation skills from an actively licensed Electrical Journeyperson. Third- & Fourth-Year Electrical Journeyperson’s Apprentices will continue to learn, and self-perform various advanced tasks under the direct continued oversight of the Electrical Journeyperson.
Licensed Electrical Journeypersons can have available career paths in field installation, service, estimating, field & site supervision, and project management.
The Value of One Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Employer Contribution
- Voluntary Ancillary Insurance Options such as Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
- D/E/F Days which provide 6 days off per year in additional to the 6 federally recognized holidays.
- Family Medical Leave & Paid Time-Off after accrual.
- Local & National Retailer Discounts
Essential Traits for Success:
- Perform general labor and clean-up as requested, or as needed
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, measuring devices, etc.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair to ensure compatibility and safety
- Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, aerial lifts, wire tuggers, drills, and electrical hand tools.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, or equipment
- Pull wire, place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed or open areas
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting large parcels, or electrical equipment.
- Receive, properly store job site materials for effective job site coordination
Electrical Journeyperson’s Apprentice Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and able to consistently follow written processes and procedures
- Excellent mathematical skills are preferred
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to stand, lift, maneuver weights that may exceed 50lbs.
- Strong verbal communication skills
Education, Licensing & Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Active apprenticeship with current academic enrollment and completed OJT hours
- Current OSHA 10 Certification is preferred
- Active Driver’s License with reliable transportation.
