What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Apprentice - Virginia Beach, VA position at Knight Electric, Inc.?
About Knight Electric:
Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others.
We were recently named to the DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025.
- Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta)
- Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.
About this role:
We are currently looking for Traveling Apprentice Electricians to work on a commercial electrical remodel projects in the Virginia Beach, VA. Experience in commercial remodels is required. This role is ideal for electricians with experience in commercial new construction and remodels who are comfortable traveling to project site.
Candidates must be willing to travel toVirginia Beach, VA for the duration of the project.
Travel is paid along with per diem and mileage (drive time included).
Compensation:
- $30.00 - $37.00 per hour pending experience and active state electrical license.
- Travel expenses paid.
Travel:
- On average 2–3-week sprints and back for a weekend.
- Travel is paid by company
- Airbnb provided (Your own room)
- Per Diem
- Travel mileage and drive time paid to and from the project
Duties / Expectations:
- Advanced knowledge of electrical theory
- Understands and applies NEC code knowledge
- Basic understanding of NEC calculations
- Able to perform any type of bend with all bender types
- Installs raceways, boxes, and cables
- Assist with wire pulling activities
- Installs light fixtures, devices, and cover plates
- Assists with installation of switchboards
- Installs panels, breakers, and transformers
- Connects branch circuits including terminations and panels and equipment
- Performs basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
- Basic knowledge of various control systems and components
- Reads and interprets blueprints and schematics
- Performs other related duties as required
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Formal trade school or apprentice program completion preferred
- 4000 Hours of electrician experience
- Valid state issued Driver’s License
- Current state Electrical Apprentice license
- When required by State Licensing entity
- Current OSHA 10 certificate
What We Offer:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
- Overtime potential
- Housing and Per diem paid while traveling.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay
Job Type:
- Full-Time
See all our openings at Knight Electric here.
Knight Electric is a family owned, nationwide company offering a wide range of commercial lighting and electrical services.
This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications.
Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $34