Summary
The Apprentice Electrician is a member of the team supporting Triangle Electric, Inc. (TEI) traditional commercial and industrial wiring business. The position is supervised by Journeymen or Foremen on the jobsite but can perform some work without supervision. The Apprentice Electrician is in various progressive developmental stages while serving customers of TEI.
Areas of Responsibility
Following supervisory direction, the Apprentice performs assigned tasks while applying common sense principles and participating in smooth workflow. The apprentice is charged with having a positive work attitude while achieving productive and efficient results on the job. The apprentice is developing a Journeyman’s mindset endeavoring to see the big picture on the jobsite. Anticipating and communicating are important skills leading to an overall grasp of workflow. The apprentice regards personal safety and jobsite safety compliance as an essential duty. The apprentice’s responsibility is to keep up the schooling portion of his development.
Qualifications
Apprentices must have the ability to analyze job tasks and learn to perform essential wiring duties. The apprenticeship begins as an entry level position progressing toward Journeyman status. The incumbent must be able to show progress and be able to learn. The apprentice must have the ability to self-manage personal matters to not interfere with position responsibilities.
Skills, Desired Personal Traits and Physical Endurance
An apprentice needs to have the physical and mental endurance to face the daily rigors of weather extremes, ability to climb steps and ladders, use man lifts, lift, carry and store materials, stoop, bend, kneel, grasp, grip, and reach from various angles and challenging positions. The job requires familiarity with basic tools of the trade and their appropriate uses.
The job requires the willingness and ability to read and follow directions, safely use hand and power tools, and drive vehicles when qualified. It is necessary to learn to distinguish between different parts and materials, and the comparative strengths and physical properties of different materials.
Self-motivation and the ability to self-manage time effectively while conserving company resources. Emotional make-up and demonstrated ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and safety personnel. Ability to use discretion, flexibility to change, willingness to receive constructive feedback. Willingness to develop verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently exhibiting good judgement.
The apprentice encounters various work environments, different lighting and extreme variations in temperature, indoor and outdoor locations, changes in work conditions and needs to be willing to prepare and adapt.
Knowledge and Skills - High School diploma or GED coupled with enrollment in acceptable formal apprenticeship program. Experience and desire to work in the electrical wiring field leading to Journeyman status.
Work Environment – The work environment characteristics are representative of those experienced by a service technician trained and uniquely qualified to perform service and work that adheres to the electrical code. The employee regularly visits residential, commercial and industrial locations in a large service territory and encounters considerable variations in work conditions and locations.
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