Commercial Electrical Apprentice
Company: D&L Electric Company, Inc
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Role
As an Apprentice Electrician at D&L Electric Company, Inc, you will gain hands-on commercial field experience while working directly alongside experienced Journeymen and Foremen across Houston. You will sharpen your technical craft, learn to execute installations strictly to NEC standards, and build a rewarding career path with a family-owned contractor that invests in your long-term growth and treats you like family.
Responsibilities
- Install underground PVC conduit, handling trenching, backfilling, and tamping according to NEC guidelines.
- Measure, bend, and run EMT conduit proficiently (for custom bends, offsets, and saddles; with pre-manufactured fittings).
- Route, push, and pull fish tapes and wire feeders across circuits ranging from #12 AWG up to 750 KCMIL.
- Install commercial devices, switches, standard receptacles, and low-voltage lighting control components.
- Properly terminate power equipment, including main panels, dry-type transformers, and disconnect switches.
- Support high-elevation work on ladders and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) up to 40 feet or higher.
Requirements
- Active Texas Apprentice Electrician License.
- Valid Driver's License with dependable transportation.
- Possession of basic personal hand tools required for everyday electrical trade work.
- Physical ability to work comfortably from step/extension ladders and MEWPs at elevated heights.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial electrical installation.
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and EMT bending.
- Driven, punctual, dedicated, and eager to advance toward Journeyman licensure.
Pay
Competitive hourly pay rate of $25.00 to $32.00 per hour with overtime potential.
Benefits
- Weekly pay cycle and annual bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Full paid time off benefits covering holidays and vacation.
- Paid training programs, apprenticeship support, and direct mentor training.
- Safety equipment provided (helmets, gloves, high-visibility gear) alongside per diem for travel projects.
- Company-sponsored team events and a family-first corporate culture.
About Us
D&L Electric Company, Inc is a premier family-owned electrical contractor specializing in commercial electrical and control systems. We treat every team member like family, prioritizing worker safety and career growth without treating anyone like a number in a machine.