Apprentice Electrician

GVEC • Schertz, TX, US • $17 - $32 / hour • 3m ago

An Employer with a Purpose

GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results.

Our Culture

We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers’ expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork, and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers they know they can count on. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: always keeping in mind how our work and actions impact others, and truly seeing people as people. GVEC endorses a family-friendly workplace with professional facilities and prospective telework in various departments.

What We Are Looking For

GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of Apprentice Electrician to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department, and our organization. As an Apprentice Electrician, you will be responsible for assisting electricians with installing and maintaining electrical power systems. Our Apprentice Electrician will work at construction sites, factories, businesses and residences. GVEC Apprentice Electrician also works with installing Solar Arrays for photovoltaic systems.

How You’ll Help

Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers
Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using a wrench
Secure brackets to bulk heads with screws and bolts and pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals
Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers, power tools
Replace old fuse boxes
Supply power for appliances
Rewire homes and businesses
Assist in whole home electrical inspections
Understanding and applying practical knowledge of different Voltages
Gaining a firm understanding of both Alternating Current and Direct Current energy
Willingness to work as an apprentice, under the direction of a Master Electrician

Experience/Skills You’ll Need

Must be able to climb ladders
Must be able to work in cramped environments
Must have transportation to and from work
Ideal candidates should work well with others and the general public and possess the desire to provide the highest quality workmanship.
Position requires a great personality, positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly.
Be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check, drug and alcohol screen
Be willing to work flexible hours
High Diploma or equivalent
A valid Texas Driver License
Ability to lift items 50 pounds or greater
Willingness to work at heights greater than 25 feet

Preferred Experience/Skills

High School Electrical Shop Class or
One year of electrical apprenticeship

Your Pay

The pay range for this role is between $17.00-$32.00/hr. and will be commensurate based on your skills, qualifications and experience. In addition, GVEC ties cash bonuses to a multitude of Cooperative benchmarks set forth annually.

Your Benefits