Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Apprentice Electrician to perform support work to our master electrician and troubleshoot any and all electrical issues within the city. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in the as an Apprentice Electrician? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Apprentice Electrician position earns competitive pay of $ 15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you apply to join our team today! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN As an Apprentice Electrician, you spend your day learning the concepts and skills necessary to become a certified electrician. Your work typically is to provide support to journeymen and master electricians in the maintenance, operations, and repairs of electrical systems. Your job is essential to the city, and you assist with and performs installation and maintenance tasks in order to ensure the effective operation of various electrical systems and equipment. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include the ability to learn and get familiar with electrical codes and federal regulations. When you are not out in the city, you generally are learning the use all the different types of equipment and supplies used for this field of work. You also ensure safety is practiced while working in different working conditions. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in entry level electrician training and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do! QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN High school diploma, GED or equivalency Education Preference: Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school licensees and certificates are likely sources. Educational Substitute: 5 years on the field training. No experience required Experience Preference: Minimum 1 year of experience in related field. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Requires the ability to learn and get familiar with electrical codes and federal regulations. Requires the ability to adapt to the use of different equipment or supplies. Requires the ability to adapt to different working conditions. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Obtain an Electrician Apprentice License with (TDLR) Texas Department of Licensing Regulations within 3 months of employment. Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent entry level electrician skills? Are you proficient in power tools? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Apprentice Electrician job! READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you have the right skills in supporting master electricians in the maintenance, operations and repairs of electrical systems to succeed as our Apprentice Electrician, apply now using our mobile-friendly application. Location: 78541 Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.