Experienced Apprentice Electrician

Encore Electric, Inc. is a licensed Montana Electrical Contractor with consistent work in the area. Come work for a reputable contractor that will keep you busy! As a perk for working for us, we will pay for your electrical schooling and give you the opportunity to learn hands-on electrical work.

OVERVIEW:

An Apprentice Electrician participates in commercial electrical construction and follows direction from Journeymen.

Please note: this posting is for experienced electricians only! At this time, our entry-level positions are full.

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO BIG SKY!

COMPENSATION: $28.75 per hour - $37.50 per hour (an additional 25% per hour is included in these rate for jobs in Big Sky).

BUS INCENTIVE: $50.00 per work day

PERKS: paid schooling, full benefits, fun team dynamic, steady work, free OSHA 10 course, and more!

HOURS: 4 days a week, 10 hours a day

General Responsibilities

Works with a commitment to safety

Upholds the core values of Encore Electric

Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics

Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools

Keeps work area clean

Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner

Treats tools with respect

Works on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms

Identifies electrical parts and components

Digs trenches as needed

Keeps up with changing technology

Keeps up with the national electrical code

Wears tools at all required times

Specific Responsibilities

Tracking of Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews

Take responsibility for their education through the apprenticeship program. This includes:

Homework

Tests

Quizzes

Keeping up with changing technology

Keeping up with the national electrical code

Responsible for communications including tell back procedure

Uses electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect

Lays out and organizes assigned tasks to first and second year apprentices

By the end of the third year, the employee should be proficient at planning materials and tools needed to complete the job

Reads and understands basic blueprints

Handles material required for the job

Installs raceways, pulls wire, and mounts equipment

Assembles and installs small to large electrical parts and pieces

Trims outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work

Performs duties as assigned by lead people

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Skill in

Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.

Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Managing complex tasks, breaking them down to their component levels

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees

Operating a computer

Organizing work to accomplish tasks

Reading, writing and math

Prioritizing and reporting to meet job needs

Problem solving

Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

Working with schedules

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Driving

Sitting

Climbing

Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Standing

Stooping

Vision acuity (near and far)

Walking

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent, degree in related field is preferred, 2 years of experience for 3rd Year Apprentice, 3 years of experience for 4th Year Apprentice.

Benefits:

Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.

Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

This position is eligible for a job site incentive and bus pay.

Applications will close for this position on: December 31, 2025

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.