PEEC Electric, LLC (Electrical Apprentice-Entry Level)

Electrical Apprentice-Entry Level

Minimum Requirements:
● At least 18 years of age or older
● High School Diploma, GED or Equivalency
● Able to pass Basic Skills Test and Drug Screen.

Job Description
An apprentice electrician is an entry-level electrical trainee enrolled in an apprenticeship
program to learn the skills and acquire the experience necessary to become a
journeyman electrician. As an apprentice, an electrician will receive a combination of
classroom education and paid, on-the-job experience.

A PEEC Electric apprentice will spend five years progressing through REAP, our
in-house (DOL certified and NCCER accredited) apprenticeship program, and will learn a
broad cross section of electrical work on their way to earning their journeyman status.
This will include skills as diverse as how to design, install and repair solar, commercial,
and residential electrical systems, how to install and maintain data-telecommunications
wiring, system troubleshooting, quality assurance, and more. Apprentice electricians
work under the observation of journeyman- and master-level electricians, building their
skillset, continuing their education, and moving up the wage scale as they progress. This
work takes place year-round, indoors and out, in all manner of weather and conditions. It
generally includes physical labor such as digging, lifting, carrying, climbing ladders,
using hand and power tools; as well as mental exercises such as measuring, applying
mathematical concepts, reading and understanding blueprints and schematics, and
learning leadership skills.

Electricians' work is often strenuous. They may stand for long periods and frequently
work on ladders and scaffolds. Their working environment varies, depending on the type
of job. Some work may be performed outdoors, in all manner of weather conditions, or in
confined areas, ditches, or other uncomfortable places. Electricians risk injury from
electrical shock, falls, sprains, strains, and cuts. To avoid injuries, they must follow strict
safety procedures.

An apprentice electrician must have mechanical aptitude and be comfortable working
with their hands. They must be able to follow directions, as most jobs begin with a
blueprint that details where electrical devices need to be installed. An apprentice also
needs to know how to ask for assistance, and be willing to become a capable problem
solver. He/She should be organized, analytical, and possess the necessary strength and
stamina for the duties of the job. Apprentices need to be able to act on the instructions from a
supervisor and work well alone or as members of a team.

Essential functions include but are not limited to  :
● Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand
tools
● Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
● Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laborer duties related to the installation,
maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment,
with a heavy focus on commercial solar systems.
● Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and
reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
● Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit
support brackets, using hand tools.
● Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten
connections, using hand tools.
● Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
● Clean work area and wash parts.
● Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
● Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to
terminals for subsequent soldering.
● Trace out short circuits in wiring, using a test meter.
● Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
● Break up concrete, using an air hammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or
repair of equipment.
● Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and
Shoring.
● Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand
truck, or heavy, motorized truck.
● Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and
punches.
● Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials using hoist, handline, or
block and tackle.