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The Registered Apprentice Electrician is an active registered Apprentice with the Virginia State Department of Labor through Beckstrom Electric's accredited apprenticeship program. This position is responsible for assisting with the installation and maintenance of electrical systems in commercial projects, while learning from seasoned professionals. Our supportive team and internal apprenticeship program will help the apprentice electrician develop skills and advance in the industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mentor with an Electrician and complete all assigned duties
  • Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and assist with electrical work on assigned job site
  • Interpret blueprints and schematics
  • Update work logs, client accounts, and handle other administrative duties
  • Order replacement parts and equipment as needed
  • Complete electrical installations and carry out various maintenance duties
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
  • Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
  • Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools
  • Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
  • Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings
  • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
  • Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver
  • Assist with demolition
  • Assist with installation of temporary lighting for task lighting
  • Clean work area and wash parts
  • Collaborate with team, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Possess necessary hand and power tools to complete job duties
  • Maintain professionalism and integrity with all communication
  • Attend required apprenticeship and corporate training
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL

  • Enforce Company safety policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Comply with OSHA regulations
  • Immediately address all safety concerns and ensure proper reporting to the Safety Manager for all jobsite incidents within 24 hours
  • Enforce quality assurance and compliance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Clean driving record
  • High mechanical aptitude
  • Experience with hands on electrical work a plus
  • Good problem solver
  • Organized and strong work ethic
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment
  • Good communication and people skills

A successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • OSHA 10/ 30
  • First Aid / CPR

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, drive, kneel, stoop, reach, bend, climb, touch and grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls or work at various heights. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (50) pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth and peripheral vision, the ability to adjust focus and work in low light environments. The noise level in the work environment, particularly when in the field, can vary significantly and at times be very loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned this position and are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions.

Beckstrom Electric Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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