About Us

Bernhard’s core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard’s vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Electrical Apprentice II is responsible for assisting of installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs to electrical systems conductors and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial and industrial electrical industry.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist electricians by performing tasks, material handling under the direct supervision of an assigned electrician installing the work.
• Employee should keep all materials; tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Clearly understand and comply to Company/Job Safety Requirements (OSHA).
• Must be able to report to assigned job site location on time as directed.
• Maintain and properly store tools and equipment.
• Proper use and safely handle tools, equipment and materials.
• Accurately organize materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work area.
• Assist in wire pulls.
• Properly mount and install assigned work, conduit, wires, strapping as directed.
• Accurately identify colors of wires & conductors.
• Work from all types of ladders.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs or other safe work areas.
• Work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.).
• Must be capable of digging trenches by use of hand tools.
• Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and written instructions.

This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Electrical Services Director.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• High school diploma or holder of GED or equivalent.
• Must meet entry criteria for Apprenticeship Schooling.
• Must be enrolled in 2nd year approved Apprenticeship Program.
• Employee must have ability to acquire/maintain personal hand tools as directed.
• Valid driver’s license and have own transportation. (Note: Public transportation does not always serve most sites.
• Ability to quickly learn hand conduit bending that will ensure timely installations.
• Ability to use 2 handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
• Employee must have ability to operate platform lift.
• Employee must possess ability to understand basic math.
• Must understand verbal instructions and heed warnings.
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to remain calm in time of heighten emotional situations.
• Required to attend Apprenticeship Classes and Functions.
• Maintain passing grades during semesters in the Apprenticeship Program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• 5-10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
• Climbing stairs.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
• Noisy environment.
• Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects from 20-100 pounds.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.