What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Electrical Apprentice position at Encore Electric?
Encore Electric, Inc. is a licensed Colorado Electrical Contractor with long-term, consistent work. Come work for a reputable contractor that will keep you busy! As a perk for working for us, we will pay for your electrical schooling and give you the opportunity to learn hands-on electrical work.
OVERVIEW:
An Apprentice Electrician participates in commercial electrical construction and follows direction from Journeymen.
- COMPENSATION: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
- HOURS: 40 hours (schedule depending on the job site)
- PERKS: housing/per diem available for travelers, LONG-TERM work, job site incentive pay, paid schooling, and more!
Job Description:
The Apprentice Electrician participates in commercial electrical construction and service work. The electrical apprenticeship includes company paid electrical schooling and on the job training hours over 4 years.
Physical Requirements:
A functional physical is required to be completed an passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include.
- Driving
- Sitting
- Climbing
- Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)
- Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)
- Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)
- Carrying (up to 50lbs)
- Standing
- Stooping
- Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies)
- Walking
- Kneeling
- Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)
- Pushing (up to 100lbs)
- Pulling (up to 100lbs)
Additional Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required with a degree in related field is preferred.
- Apprentice 2: 1,000-2,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice 3: 2,000-3,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice 4: 3,000-4,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice 5: 4,000-5,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice 6: 5,000-6,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice 7: 6,000-7,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice 8: 7,000-8,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
- Apprentice RTT: 8,000 on-the-job training hours as outlined by apprenticeship program requirements
Benefits:
- Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
- Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
- This position is eligible for a job site incentive, housing, and per diem.
Applications will close for this position on: December 31, 2025
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.
Salary : $21 - $28
