Apprentice Electrician Career Change

We are currently looking for the individual who is ready to make a career change. Thinking of a trade? Like to work with your hands? 

Not enjoying what you're currently doing?  That's ok!  Join Hoekstra Electric and start a career as an electrician.  

At Hoekstra Electric, we seek motivated individuals who thrive on challenges to join our Electrical Apprenticeship Program.  During this 4 - year program, you will be on a path to an exciting career in one of the most in-demand fields today! 

Once the program is complete, you have the opportunity to take your career to the next level as a licensed Journeyman Electrician. 

There are plenty of reasons you will want to join Hoekstra's Electrical Apprenticeship Program.  But in the end, our projects, people and community make all the difference.  

 During your time as an Electrical Apprentice, you will: 

• Receive mentorship from a Licensed Electrician
• Learn to read and understand schematics and electrical diagrams
• Gain skills and develop professionally so you will be set up for success to lead future projects as a licensed Journeyman

In addition to feeling taken care of, valued, and heard, Electrical Apprentices at Hoekstra experience the following:

• Work that’s Close to Home - limited travel out of the West Michigan area
• Great Projects with great teammates and interaction with great customers 
• Independent Work – we respect your expertise and trust you to take care of customers properly
• Growth Potential – we are an industry-leading contractor; advancement within our business is possible due to our rapid growth
• Great Benefits - Insurance [health/dental/vision/life/disability], Retirement 401k, generous Paid Time Off, Tool Program and Allowance, Boot Allowance and more!

Most of all, we look for Electrical Apprentices who will represent our CORE VALUES:

• Driven
• Integrity
• Safety
• Relationships
• Servant Leaders
• Innovative
• Hardworking
• Reliable
• Gratitude

When you join Hoekstra Electrical Services, not only do you join a group of talented professionals, you also join a community of caring employees who value honesty and integrity, always taking pride in their work.  Our company was founded 20 years ago on Biblical values, putting God and family first.  We are thankful for the blessings He has provided which allow us to generously take care of our employees and their families.  We provide our employees with great benefits, competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and community-building events for our families.  

If you are someone who embraces high standards and exceptional customer service, come work with the team who has a great reputation.  We don’t just meet customer expectations, we exceed them.  Let us exceed your employment expectations.  With Hoekstra Electrical Services, you’re not just an employee.  The community of experience and comradery you will experience is outstanding!  

To learn more about us, please visit www.hoekstraelectric.com. 

Please submit your resume today for immediate and confidential consideration, The only thing we ask you to consider at this point would be our pre-employment screenings requirements – drug screen, physical, criminal background check, and motor vehicle check. If you have questions or need application assistance, please call Annalee at 616.796.9000. We look forward to talking with you! 

Hoekstra Hiring Terms/Details:

For your information:  We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment with us, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary, and personal interviews.  Further, our need to hire may change without notice as business conditions change.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law.

By Submitting an Application I agree to the following:

I authorize the Company to make any necessary investigations into my personal history and authorize any former employer, educational institution, law enforcement agency, government agency, financial institution, or other person having personal knowledge about me to supply the Company or its authorized representative with any information concerning my background. I release from liability and hold harmless any individual or agency supplying this information to the Company or its authorized representative. I answered every question on the application completely, truthfully, and correctly. I understand that the application is not an offer, promise, or contract of employment, either expressed or implied. My employment would be “at-will” and could be terminated by either the Company or me at any time, with or without notice or reason. I understand that I may be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check, and if hired, I will be subject to the Company’s drug and alcohol testing policy during my employment. The information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, if offered a position,  any false or inaccurate information or misrepresentation of fact or omission of information requested as stated or implied, given in my application, interview(s), or any other employment form may be sufficient reason not to hire me and maybe the reason for dismissal.

I understand that, if hired, I will be required to provide documentation of both my identity and employment eligibility in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. I understand, that, if hired, my employment will be subject to various guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Company as stated in the Employee Handbook, any policy and procedure manual, or other communications to employees. I further understand that the Company’s policies and procedures and benefits are subject to modification without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and applicable local, state, and federal law. Under Michigan law, if you need accommodation, you must notify the Human Resources office in writing within 182 days after you knew or reasonably should have known of the need. Failure to notify Human Resources in a timely manner may result in the loss of legal rights under Michigan law. I agree that any lawsuit or claim against the Company arising out of my employment or termination of employment (including, but not limited to, claims arising under state, federal, or local civil rights laws) must be brought within the following time limits or be forever barred: (a) for lawsuits or claims requiring a Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC, within 90 days after the EEOC issues that Notice; or (b) for all other lawsuits and claims, within (i) 180 days of the event(s) giving rise to the claim, or (ii) the time limit specified by statute, whichever is shorter. I waive any statute of limitations that exceeds this time limit. MY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION CERTIFIES THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE TERMS