Electrician Apprentice
Gridworks
About the Role
Gridworks is searching for a driven, enthusiastic apprentice to join our Electrician four-year Registered Apprenticeship Program. As an Apprentice, you will be collaborating with other apprentices and attending workshops and classes where you will gain valuable knowledge from industry-recognized coursework and experienced journey workers in the craft. You will participate in learning opportunities, complete tests, assignments, and develop practical skills. You will work under the guidance of a Journeyman level electrician.
Key Responsibilities
- On the job learning
- Attending workshops and participating in assigned coursework
- Assisting within the relevant department, but also learning about other aspects of the company
- Observing health and safety procedures
- Completing required hands-on evaluations and electronic testing
- Traveling to assigned job sites when required
- Positively receiving feedback
- Building professional relationships with colleagues and clients
Apprenticeship Program Details
- Term: Four years
- On-the-Job Training (OJL): 8,000 hours
- Related Technical Instruction & Coursework: Minimum 576 hours
Apprentice Wage Schedule
Apprentices will be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on either a percentage or a dollar amount of the current hourly journey-worker wage rate.
Work Environment
- Able to work in varying temperatures
- Able to work outside
- Able to interface with electronic devices (computers and tablets) in an electronic learning platform
- Able to use printed materials for classroom education
Physical Demands
- Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.
Learning & Testing
- The program utilizes NCCER for electronic learning and testing.
- Accredited instruction topics include:
- Job site and general workplace safety
- Installing and maintaining electrical systems
- Reading and interpreting National Electrical Code for proper selection and installation for solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems
- Blueprints and construction drawings
- Electrical construction quality control
- Team building
- Upon completion, apprentices are strongly encouraged to sit for the Commercial Electrician Journeyman licensure examination in their respective jurisdiction.
Position Type & Expected Hours
- Full-time hourly position with possible overtime.
Travel
- Ability and willingness to travel to various job locations as required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma, GED, or other high school equivalent
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have reliable transportation
- A growth mindset and responsibility for one’s actions
- A desire to learn a trade as a career
- Able to pass a drug screen and background check
Other Requirements
To qualify for the apprenticeship program, applicants must either be employees of Gridworks, Inc. or employees of a contractor, subcontractor, or other entity performing construction work on a Gridworks-contracted project, and such employer must have executed an Employer Acceptance Agreement with Gridworks.