Experienced Electrical Apprentice

Accent Electrical Services was founded in 2003 and is located in Broomfield, CO. Accent Electrical Services is a commercial electrical contractor with projects located throughout the Denver Metro Area. We endeavor to bring out the best from our combined talents, experiences and knowledge to work together as one harmonious unit. This results in creating a strong and successful relationship between our employees, clients and vendors. We are looking for an experienced electrical apprentice to join our team!

Scope of Work:

• The electrical apprentice is responsible for installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial industry.
• All apprentices are encouraged to attend school. Accent Electrical Services is affiliated with Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and recommends this school for your Apprenticeship Training.

Responsibilities:

• Safety & Health: Use and take care of the protective equipment and safety gear provided
• Wear personal protective equipment at all times
• Follow safety procedures; do not undertake work which is unsafe or involves unsafe practices
• Promptly inform your supervisor if you identify an unsafe act or condition
• Attend and complete all safety and health training
• All Apprentices are prohibited from working on energized circuits or equipment except under direct supervision of Journeyman/Foreman
• Performs assigned tasks in a safe manner
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all skills generally attributed to an upper level electrical apprentice. Also possess motivation to accomplish such tasks with general supervision
• Job requires employee to have required personal tools with them at all times
• Keeps all tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and the work area clean at all times
• Conduit bending and installation - all sizes
• Set up and pull wire
• Fixture rough-ins and connections
• Basic layout from sketches/blueprints
• Panel terminations
• Size conduit and boxes
• Transformer terminations
• Motor terminations
• Underground rough-ins

Project Specific Responsibilities:

• Handle materials required for the job
• Install raceways, pull wire and mount equipment
• Assemble and install small electrical parts & pieces
• Trim outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work
• Dig trenches/holes as needed
• Perform duties assigned by foreman

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Pass drug screen and background check
• Must have prior years previous electrical experience (MUST provide letters of time or affidavit of experience)
• Positively identify colors of wires
• Comprehend blueprints, schematics and one line diagrams
• Read and interprets maps, instructional manual, specifications and written instructions
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Punctual, motivated, detail oriented and will not accept second best
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a diverse fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in Accent Electrical Services business strategies
• Willing to travel as needed
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected)
• High School Diploma/GED required for schooling

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head
• Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures, e.g. exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions
• Lift 51 pounds up to 150 pounds with help including work carts, benders, wire, busrails and fixtures. Must be able to lift from ground to overhead and overhead to ground
• Constantly moving on your feet
• Work from all type ladders (Step ladders up to a 14' "A" frame and all size extension ladders.) Carry and relocate extension ladders up to 20' and step ladders up to 12' by one's self. Personal weight with personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 - 250lbs, Class 1A - 300lbs)
• Perform work at various heights, up to 50' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas
• Work in restricted areas, switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics and vaults. When necessary applicable training will be provided for working in these areas
• Constant use of arms, hands and fingers
• Capable of digging trenches either by use of hand tools or power trenching tools
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders &fac12;" to 1 ¼"
• Use all power tools, band saws, skill saws, sawsall, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, (1 ¼" to 4" EMT, GRC, IMC) knockout punches, ratchet benders, hammer drills and jack hammers
• Operate two handed tools and equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills and compression tools
• Operate and work from mechanical driven personnel lifts and fork lifts (electric or gas powered)
• Work overhead
• Make transition from parking areas into construction work area and gain access to all levels of building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but approved for use
• Work 8 to 10 hours up to 6 days per week, night shifts and mid shifts as required by customers. Respond to short notice overtime requirements

We Offer:

• Medical - RX - Dental - Vision - Life - AD&D - Disability

• 401K with up to 4% match

• Weekly Paychecks

• Generous PTO

• Paid holidays

• Opportunity to grow with our company

Pay: $19-$25 Depends on verifiable time in the trade

Accent Electrical Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.