Electrician Apprentice - Southeast Jacksonville, FL

Prime Retail Services has an opening for a full-time Traveling Electrical Apprentice to work remotely in our Prime Power department. This is a traveling field position that will be based out of the southeast region.

We are in need of an experienced retail industry leader to herald our Construction Division to the next level in the coming years.

In business for over 20 years, Prime has an incredible reputation in the retail construction space. In this role, when you join the Prime family, you can expect a competitive salary, Company Truck, company technology package, and Insurance (health, dental, and vision) benefits available. In addition, we have Paid Holidays, sick time off, and PTO.

If this sounds like you, please read the description below and if qualified please apply today!

SUMMARY & OBJECTIVE:

As a Traveling Electrical Apprentice, this position will support the installation, operation, and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in alignment with National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program requirements. This role provides hands-on training and development in the electrical trade under the supervision of licensed electricians.

We are looking for an Electrical Apprentice to undertake a variety of tasks relating to supporting and maintaining electrical infrastructure.

Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems.

The goal will be to produce and maintain well-functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize the usability of electricity in all facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections using hand tools.
• Construct controllers and panels.
• Clean the work area and wash parts.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment, keeping parts and supplies in order.
• Install copper-clad ground rods using a manual post driver.
• Requisition materials using warehouse requisition or release forms.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts and reassemble equipment.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades; rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
• Solder electrical connections; dig trenches/holes for installation of conduit or supports.
• Trim trees and clear undergrowth along the right-of-way.
• Operating cutting torches and welding equipment while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions. Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.

*** This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job, but more of a general nature. Employees may be asked to perform duties not listed as required by business needs. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice***

Competencies:

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability

• Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and judgment skills are required, and must have knowledge of the tools and instruments required to perform maintenance, new installations, and troubleshooting.
• Positive, confident, and motivated attitude with the desire to work in a fast-paced, energetic team environment required

Requirements:

• High School degree or GED
• Must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)-registered apprenticeship program for electricians

Preferred Experience:

Registered Apprenticeship Programs

NEVI requires that certain workers (e.g., electricians and onsite laborers) either:

• Have graduated from a Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), or
• Be actively enrolled as apprentices in such programs.

These registered apprenticeship programs are not inherently "union" programs. Both union-affiliated organizations (like the IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and non-union entities (through Independent Electrical Contractors, ABC - Associated Builders and Contractors, etc.) can offer DOL-registered apprenticeship programs.

• EV Charging Infrastructure •
• Commercial Electrical
• Commitment to achieving certifications required for EVSE installation, such as the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or equivalent, upon program completion.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must have the ability to push, pull, and lift material up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that involve stooping, walking, bending, searching for items and standing for periods of time

• Fine motor skills - much of an electrician helper's work involves the manipulation of small, hard-to-grip, and hard-to-reach wires and other materials. Electricians rely on small tools or their hands alone to facilitate this work
• Ability to uphold the stress of traveling
• Ability to move and operate project-specific equipment including pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to understand work instructions
• Color vision and depth perception - when cutting, pulling, or installing electrical wiring, electricians distinguish between different wires based on their colors. Accordingly, electrician helpers can differentiate between different colors. They also perceive depth well and can identify and distinguish electrical materials at varying distances
• Need to get into awkward positions weekly when working in cramped workplaces, such as crawl spaces under floors

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work both indoors and outdoors. While outside, often undercover. Nearly always work without heating or air conditioning.

• Are often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. This depends on the time of year they are working outside.
• Often exposed to hazardous conditions, equipment, and situations. They work with sharp tools and electricity that could potentially produce cuts or burns.
• Often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are uncomfortable and distracting.
• Often exposed to very bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Climb ladders and work from roofs and scaffolding.
• Sometimes exposed to contaminants.
• Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space.
• Often work in an enclosed vehicle.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Prime Retail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prime Retail Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@primeretailservices.com or you may call us at 1+866-504-3511