Apprentice Electrician Job at Walker Engineering
Walker Engineering Dallas, TX 75201
We are currently hiring Electrical Apprentices across the DFW metro. This position works under the guidance of a Foreman or Superintendent in installations, alterations, additions, and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment on any type of project. If you are interested in starting a career or already in the trade. We are interested in hearing from you!
Position Requirements:
- Active TDLR Apprentice Card
- Requires basic mechanical aptitude and manual skills.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
- Must have or the ability to get quickly upon hire required tools.
- Current Driver’s License and must have own reliable transportation.
- High School Graduate, GED or equivalent is preferred.
Summary of Skillsets:
E1 – Minimum Skills Required:
- Positively identify colors of wires.
- Perform a 90-degree conduit bend using hand benders.
- Must use all power tools, saws, threaders, and knockout punches.
- Operates two (2) handed tools/equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills, & compression tools
- Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
- Capable of performing a wire pull.
- Read and interprets maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, and written instructions.
E2 – Possess skills of lower E Rating Job Title (E 1)
- Perform Off-Set conduit bends with hand benders.
- Correctly identify and explain markings on hand bender head.
- Knows wire pulling procedures.
- Knowledge of tools and materials.
- Wall rough in
- Fixture rough in
- Identify correct Cap/Connector to corresponding wire gauge.
- Work from mechanical personnel lifts.
E3 – Possess skills of lower E Rating Job Title (E 2, E 1)
- Perform 3 Point Saddle, & Back-to-Back conduit bends with hand benders.
- Terminate junction boxes
- Install conduit Branch
- Install conduit Feeder
- Fixture connections
- Underground rough in materials
- Underground rough in methods
- Operate equipment, trenchers, backhoe, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, & lift trucks in a safe manner.
- Comprehends reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.
- Operate and mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
E4 – Possess skills of lower E Rating Job Title (E 3, E 2, E 1)
- Perform 4 Point Saddle, & Kick conduit bends with hand benders.
- Basic blueprint knowledge
- Layout from field sketches
- Panel terminations
- Size conduit and boxes
- Underground layout and rough in
E5 - Possess skills of lower E Rating Job Title (E 4, E 3, E 2, E 1)
- Layout work and preps materials for installations
- Troubleshoots and resolves problems in electrical circuits, systems, and equipment
- Performs underground layout and rough-in
- Determines wire and conduit sizing
- Install buss feeders
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in DFW Metro?
Experience:
- electrical: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- TDLR Apprentice License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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