Electrician Apprentice

 Merit Electrical Group, Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to earning through performance.  To help fulfill our mission, we foster a safe work environment that encourages collaboration, respect, relationships and continual learning where excellence is rewarded.

Job Summary

An Apprentice Electrician is an entry-level electrical trainee enrolled in an apprenticeship program to learn the concepts and skills necessary to become a certified electrician. As an Apprentice, an Electrician will receive two types of training: classroom education and on-the-job paid training. The person for this position must be flexible with work assignments/travel. Schedule is typically 7a-3:30p M-F. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment
• Keeps all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and keeps the work area clean at all times
• Performing electrical construction tasks under supervision
• Assists in wire pulls, mounting and strapping conduits and equipment
• Expected to work on (1) man tasks during Apprenticeship after given instruction

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation
• High School Diploma or GED; high school transcript
• Must pass pre-employment assessments which include:a Math/Reading and Professionalism and Mechanical Aptitude Test
• Must pass Urine Drug Test
• Must have your own hand tools
• Must Have A Clean Criminal Background Checks (Act 34, Act 114, Act 151)

Physical Job Functions

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head
• Lifts 51 pounds
• Climbs ladders (all types)
• Can complete overhead work for full day assignments
• Possesses good vision (normal or corrected)

Skills

• Must possess basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude
• Must possess good hand/eye coordination
• Must possess manual dexterity
• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Must be a team player
• Must adhere to ALL Safety standards set forth by the company

Training Requirements

• On-The-Job Training: Must complete a total of 4 years - 8,000 hours/2,000 each year of on-the-job training in each year of Apprenticeship
• Classroom Training: Must attend 180 hours of classroom instruction in each year of Apprenticeship training/for 4-years, and maintain a minimum of passing grade of 75%
• If a recent tech school graduate, may be permitted to “test out” of the first year.
• OSHA-10 Certification
• CPR/First Aide Certification

Benefits 

• Excellent Health Plan
• Dental & Vision Plan
• 401-K Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays