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Job Title: Commercial Electrical Apprentice
Location: Des Moines, IA
Pay: $20–$30/hour (DOE)
Job Description:
We are currently hiring Commercial Electrical Apprentices for projects in the Des Moines area. This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced electricians on commercial job sites while continuing to build your skills and hours toward licensure.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Journeyman Electricians with commercial electrical installations
- Pull wire, bend conduit, and install electrical systems
- Read and interpret blueprints and job specifications
- Maintain a clean and safe job site
- Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
Qualifications:
- Previous electrical experience preferred (apprenticeship or hands-on)
- Basic knowledge of electrical tools and materials
- Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the day
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience ($20–$30/hour)
- Opportunity for long-term work and career growth
- Weekly pay
- Consistent work with reputable contractors
Apply Today:
If you’re looking to grow your career in the electrical trade, we’d like to connect.
Additional Tasks:
* Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
* Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
* Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
* Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
* Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
* Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
* Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
* Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
* Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
* Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
* Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
* Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
* Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
* Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
* Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
* Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.