Electrical Apprentice

Job Description

Description:

Accent Electrical Services was founded in 2003 and is located in Broomfield, CO. Accent Electrical Services is a commercial electrical contractor with projects located throughout the Denver Metro Area. We are looking for a motivated individual that is new to the electrical trade, to join our team!

Scope of Work:

The electrical apprentice is responsible for installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial industry

All apprentices are encouraged to attend school. Accent Electrical Services is affiliated with Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and recommends this school for your Apprenticeship Training

Responsibilities:

Wear personal protective equipment at all times

Assist electricians by performing tasks under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician or foreman

Keep all tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and the work area clean at all times

Job requires employee to have required personal tools with them at all times

Use small tools

Assist in wire pulls

Mount Equipment

Install conduit

Work off of ladders, lifts and elevated platforms

Identify electrical parts and components

Set up and breakdown tools, work benches, and worktables for hydraulic bending and threading equipment

Handle materials required for the job

Install raceways, pull wire and mount equipment

Assemble and install small electrical parts & pieces

Trim outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work

Dig trenches/holes as needed

Perform duties assigned by electrician or foremanRequirements:

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Be at least 18 years of age

Pass drug screen

Possess basic understanding of the electrical industry

Have a proactive approach to problem solving

Punctual, motivated and detail oriented

Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a diverse fast-paced environment

Willing to travel as needed

High School Diploma/GED required for schooling

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head

Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures, e.g. exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions

Lift 51 lbs up to 150 lbs with help including work carts, benders, wire, busrails and fixtures. Must be able to lift from ground to overhead and overhead to ground

Constantly moving on your feet

Climb/work from all type ladders (Step ladders up to a 14’ “A” frame and all size extension ladders.) Carry and relocate extension ladders up to 20’ and step ladders up to 12’ by one’s self (personal weight with tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder Class 1 – 250lbs, Class 1A – 300lbs)

Perform work at various heights, up to 50’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas

Work in restricted areas, switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics and vaults. When necessary, applicable training will be provided for working in these areas

Constant use of arms, hands and fingers

Capable of digging trenches either by use of hand tools or power trenching tools

Bend conduit by hand with hand benders ” to 1 ”

Use all power tools, band saws, skill saws, sawsall, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, (1 ” to 4” EMT, GRC, IMC) knockout punches, ratchet benders, hammer drills and jack hammers

Operate two handed tools and equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills and compression tools

Operate and work from mechanical driven personnel lifts and fork lifts (electric or gas powered)

Work overhead

Make transition from parking areas into construction work area and gain access to all levels of building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but approved for use

This is not the full job description of the position, but a summary

We Offer:

• Medical - RX - Dental - Vision - Life - AD&D - Disability

• 401K with up to 4% match

• Weekly Paychecks

• Generous PTO

• Paid holidays

• Opportunity to grow with our company

Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour with 6 month reviews

Accent Electrical Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Full-time