Electrical Apprentice - Magic Valley Electric

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM.

About us:

Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

Benefits:

• Company Paid Employee Medical Insurance
• Competitive Wages
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company 5% match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Yearly Performance Based Bonus
• Future Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere
• Paid Training
• A family. This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Job Description:

An Electrical Apprentice possesses basic knowledge of new construction and demo electrical power installation including but not limited to alterations additions and /or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment with in the electrical industry. Apprentice Electricians are responsible for planning, diagram, install, and repair electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels in addition to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit (pipe or tubing), and pull wire through conduit. Consistently test circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components, using instruments; such as the ohmmeter and other testing equipment.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Dig trenches or hole for installation of conduit or supports, hand holes, man holes and foundations.
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
• Break up concrete, using air hammer, to facilitate installation, construction or repair of equipment.
• Transport tools, materials, equipment and supplies to work site by hand truck, or heavy motorized truck.
• Raise, lower or position equipment tools and materials using hoist hand line or block and tackle.
• Inform journeyman of material needs.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets using hand tools.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Clean work area and tools.

Competencies: 

AP1:

• Must be able to interpret and follow the National Electric Code and comply with state and local building codes.
• Must have all the tools located on the Apprentice Tool List.
• Must be enrolled or scheduled to enroll in electrical apprenticeship program.
• Must maintain valid apprenticeship card and have it on your person at all times during work hours.
• Must be capable of following instructions, have good communication skills, and the ability to retain information.
• Must be capable of identifying materials used in the trade.
• Completion of required safety trainings.
• Recommended completion of (16) electrical continuing education credits.
• Must complete OSHA 10.

AP2:

• Must be capable of installing raceways, PVC, EMT, Rigid, Flex, IMC & MC up to 1 ¼” hand bend with supervision.
• Employee must have one (1) year of experience in the electrical trade.
• Must have all tools listed in the Apprentice Tool List.
• Must maintain valid apprenticeship card and have it on your person at all times during work hours.
• Must be capable of following instructions, have good communication skills, and the ability to retain information.
• Must be capable of identifying materials used in the trade.
• Must be capable of making up single circuits and trim fixtures, with supervision.
• Must have completed school year one with a passing grade.
• Completion of required safety trainings.
• Recommended completion of (16) electrical continuing education credits.
• Must complete OSHA 10.

AP3:

• Must be able to interpret and follow the National Electric Code and comply with State and local building codes.
• Must be capable of installing raceways, PVC, EMT, Rigid, Flex, IMC & MC with supervision.
• Employees must have two (2) years of experience in the electrical trade.
• Must have all tools listed in the Apprentice Tool List.
• Must maintain valid apprenticeship card and have it on your person at all times during work hours.
• Must be capable of following instruction, have good communication skills, and the ability to retain information.
• Must be capable of identifying materials used in the trade.
• Must be capable of reading blueprints, understanding branch circuits, and color codes for high and low voltage.
• Must be capable of making up multiple circuits with multiple grounded conductors, add fixtures and trim out devices with supervision.
• Must be familiar with the operation of hydraulic benders.
• Must have completed school year two with a passing grade.
• Completion of required safety trainings.
• Recommended completion of (16) electrical continuing education credits.
• Must complete OSHA 10.

AP4:

• Must be able to interpret and follow the National Electric Code and comply with State and local building codes.
• Employees must have three (3) years of experience in the electrical trade.
• Must have all tools listed in the Apprentice Tool List.
• Must maintain valid apprenticeship card and have it on your person at all times during work hours.
• Must be capable of following instruction, have good communication skills, and the ability to retain information.
• Must be capable of identifying materials used in the trade.
• Should be able to lead and support other APs.
• Must be capable of reading blueprints, understanding branch circuits, and color codes for high and low voltage.
• Must be capable of installing raceways, PVC, EMT, Rigid, Flex, IMC and MC with supervision.
• Must be capable of making up multiple circuits with multiple grounded conductors and trim out devices with supervision.
• Must be familiar with the operation of hydraulic benders.
• Must have completed school year three with a passing grade.
• Completion of required safety trainings.
• Recommended completion of (16) electrical continuing education credits.
• Must complete OSHA 10.
• First Aid and CPR certified recommended.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Stand 90% of the day.
• Climb ladders.
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected).
• Carry material from one location to another or floor to floor.
• Lifting and work with tools above head.
• Lifting, positioning and fastening of heavy electrical equipment.
• Lifting, positioning and fasting objects such as light fixtures, wire, conduit, junction boxes, motors and other equipment.
• Must be able to work from A-Frames, extension ladders, boom lift, scaffolds and aerial work platforms at various heights.
• Identify and separate wires by color.
• Dig and work in trenches.

Company Core Values

ATTITUDE: Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement 

INTEGRITY: Have Heart, Say It Do It, Lead by Example, Stay Honest

CHARACTER: Organization, Reliable, Professional, Personable

VISION: Relentless Improvement, Innovation, Opportunity, Environment

DETERMINATION:  Elite Work Ethic, Lead the Industry, Whatever It Takes, Get It Done

SAFETY:  Starts with You, Respect the Unexpected, Extreme Accountability, Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy.

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about Magic Valley Electric by visiting www.electricteam.com. When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position.

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