Electrical Apprentice

About the role

MetroPower (www.metropower.com) serves the electrical construction & service needs of residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial communities throughout the United States. We believe that the health and safety of people is valued above all and that accidents and injuries are preventable. MetroPower is an employee-owned company that embraces the principles of Servant Leadership and is on a journey towards creating a Zero Accident safety culture. MetroPower is committed to empowering, educating and growing its employees through engagement, satisfaction, and by following the “Golden Rule”. MetroPower, Inc. (PPC Partners, Inc.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician and must be able to demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Assists with materials handling, installation of materials, devices and equipment.
• Specific tasks include:
• Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions at the job site
• Maintain the job site in a safe, neat and orderly condition
• Handle and stage materials, equipment and tools
• Assist with layout, wire pulls and installation
• May be required to operate heavy equipment
• Assist with cable tray installations, device installations, and lighting connections

• Receive On-the-job learning (OJL) as part of the apprenticeship program
• Attend class & make satisfactory progress with apprenticeship program completion
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Possess the ability to read and interpret instructions, maps & manuals
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity
• Legally operate company vehicles and equipment

Requirements

• Enroll in a 4-year Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Some travel will be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to: working in all elements (rain, snow, heat, etc.), keeping work tools with them at all times, using all types of ladders including step ladders up to 14’ feet, “A” Frame and all size extension ladders and relocating a 12’ ladder by oneself, performing work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and cat walks, and being able to work in restricted areas
• Ability to wear protective personal equipment (PPE)

Skills

• Safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, maps & manuals
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity
• Ability to legally operate company vehicles and equipment

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Dependent on experience

Schedule

Not specified