1st Year Electrical Apprentice

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A first-year electrical apprentice is responsible for various electrical installation tasks including installing raceways, pulling wire, mounting equipment, installing and completing finished electrical products such as lights and switches and more. All tasks are to be completed under the guidance of a licensed journeyman electrician and on the job training will be provided. No experience is needed to be a first year apprentice electrician.

• Maintains compliance with all OSHA, Carlton Electric and other customer safety requirements and policies.
• Actively works to acquire the skills and knowledge required to be a successful electrician via on the job training, mentoring and classroom work.
• Completes work with a focus on safety, quality, and a sense of urgency.
• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Uses various hand tools, site tools and safety equipment as needed on the job site.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Develops a basic understanding of blueprints.
• Develops a basic knowledge of circuitry and electrical theory.
• Dig trenches for running underground electrical systems.
• Assists with wire and cable pulls.
• Assists with material handling duties on the jobsite.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable transportation method.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen at any given point in time.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must possess mechanical and technical aptitude and a passion for working with your hands.
• Must demonstrate a focus on safety, quality, and goal attainment.
• Must be self‑motivated, teachable, punctual, respectful, able to follow directions and be an ideal team player.
• Must be able to acquire all necessary required tools and proper clothing before the first day on the job. Tool investment for the first day averages around $250. Additional tool investment within 30 days averages around $500. Additional tool investment within first 60 days averages around $275. Final tool investment within 90 days averages around $375. Total tool investment for first year averages around $1,400.
  
  Initial clothing investment averages around $400. Employees can expect to spend around $200-$700 per year in replacement tool and clothing expenses.

• Sitting – ability to remain in normal and abnormal seated position for prolonged period.
• Kneeling – ability to remain in a kneeling position, either one knee or both, for a prolonged period of time.
• Standing – ability to stand on one’s feet with little to no movement for a prolonged period.
• Walking – ability to move around on one’s feet for long period of time, often without breaks. Must be able to walk at speeds of at least 3 miles per hour.
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds.
• Carrying – up to 50 pounds.
• Bending- ability to bend at waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged period.
• Pushing – up to 50 pounds.
• Pulling – up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on and maneuver a ladder safely, both 3 legged and extension ladders for a prolonged period.
• Must wear personal tools while working (tool harness, or belt, can weigh up to 50 lbs).
• Possess the ability to talk.
• Possess the ability to hear well eithernaturallyor with correction.
• Possess the ability to see well eithernaturallyor with correction.
• Possess the ability to focus and concentrate on a task for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain a calm and focused mental state, especially in high‑pressure or emergency situations.
• Capacity to think clearly, rationally, and quickly when troubleshooting electrical systems or responding to unexpected issues.
• Capable of managing stress effectively, maintaining composure and focus throughout the workday.
• Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Working conditions can vary greatly depending on job site and…