Merit Electrical Group, Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to earning through performance. To help fulfill our mission, we foster a safe work environment that encourages collaboration, respect, relationships and continual learning where excellence is rewarded.
Job Summary
An Apprentice Electrician is an entry-level electrical trainee enrolled in an apprenticeship program to learn the concepts and skills necessary to become a certified electrician. As an Apprentice, an Electrician will receive two types of training: classroom education and on-the-job paid training. The person for this position must be flexible with work assignments/travel. Schedule is typically 7a-3:30p M-F.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment
- Keeps all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and keeps the work area clean at all times
- Performing electrical construction tasks under supervision
- Assists in wire pulls, mounting and strapping conduits and equipment
- Expected to work on (1) man tasks during Apprenticeship after given instruction
Qualifications
- Current driver’s license
- Must have reliable transportation
- High School Diploma or GED; high school transcript
- Must pass pre-employment assessments which include:a Math/Reading and Professionalism and Mechanical Aptitude Test
- Must pass Urine Drug Test
- Must have your own hand tools
- Must Have A Clean Criminal Background Checks (Act 34, Act 114, Act 151)
Physical Job Functions
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head
- Lifts 51 pounds
- Climbs ladders (all types)
- Can complete overhead work for full day assignments
- Possesses good vision (normal or corrected)
Skills
- Must possess basic math, reading, and writing skills
- Must possess a mechanical aptitude
- Must possess good hand/eye coordination
- Must possess manual dexterity
- Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
- Must be a team player
- Must adhere to ALL Safety standards set forth by the company
Training Requirements
- On-The-Job Training: Must complete a total of 4 years - 8,000 hours/2,000 each year of on-the-job training in each year of Apprenticeship
- Classroom Training: Must attend 180 hours of classroom instruction in each year of Apprenticeship training/for 4-years, and maintain a minimum of passing grade of 75%
- If a recent tech school graduate, may be permitted to “test out” of the first year.
- OSHA-10 Certification
- CPR/First Aide Certification
Benefits
- Excellent Health Plan
- Dental & Vision Plan
- 401-K Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
