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Apprentice Electrician at Zekelman Industries

Apprentice Electrician

Zekelman Industries · Austin, TX, US

4 days ago

Apprentice Electrician

Zekelman Industries · Austin, TX, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

As an Electrical Apprentice at Z Modular Power, you will support licensed electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems across industrial construction projects. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, with a strong work ethic and commitment to developing hands-on skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. You will gain valuable experience with electrical systems, tools, and equipment while building a foundation for a future career in the trades.

Responsibilities

  • Assists licensed electricians by handling materials, prepping work areas, and supporting installations under supervision
  • Performs conduit bending and helps install switchgear, panels, starters, and other electrical equipment
  • Pulls, routes, and terminates electrical wire across job sites
  • Installs lighting fixtures, controls, and electrical devices
  • Troubleshoots electrical systems with guidance from supervising electricians
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Follows all safety protocols, including proper PPE usage and hazard awareness
  • Reads and understands safety rules, policies, and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  • Supports work performed at heights or in confined spaces using appropriate ladders and equipment
  • Travels to construction sites and performs physical labor as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned by project leads or supervisors

Requirements

  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work sites
  • Physically capable of lifting 50+ pounds, working at heights, and in confined spaces
  • Willing and able to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold
  • Comfortable working 40+ hours per week, with overtime and night shifts as needed
  • Punctual, dependable, and detail-oriented
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers for manual tasks
  • Able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms up to 90 ft
  • Must own and bring required hand tools to the job
  • Must apply for and maintain an Electrical Apprentice License
  • Committed to safety and learning proper trade practices under supervision

Skills

  • Electrical systems installation
  • Electrical systems repair
  • Electrical systems maintenance
  • Conduit bending
  • Switchgear installation
  • Panel installation
  • Starter installation
  • Electrical wire pulling
  • Electrical wire routing
  • Electrical wire termination
  • Lighting fixture installation
  • Control installation
  • Electrical device installation
  • Electrical system troubleshooting
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • PPE usage
  • Hazard awareness
  • Reading safety rules
  • Reading policies
  • Reading MSDS
  • Ladder usage
  • Scaffold usage
  • Elevated platform usage
  • Physical labor

Location

  • Construction sites

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Overtime
  • Night shifts

Experience Level

  • Apprentice

Education Level

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive Pay

Benefits

  • Company-Paid Training
  • Tuition Assistance for Trade Programs
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employee Loyalty Awards
  • Advancement Opportunities for Licensed Journeymen
  • Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits
  • Bonus plan
  • Immediate vesting

About the Company

  • Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877.
  • We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
  • We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
  • We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
  • We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

Equal Opportunity

  • M/F/D/V