Electrician Apprentice Job at Merit Electrical Group, Oakmont, PA

RnQ4WnBDTVA5RU5ZQ0Fpc2ZvUDkvbEpZMVE9PQ==
  • Merit Electrical Group
  • Oakmont, PA

Job Description

  Merit Electrical Group, Inc. is an electrical contracting company dedicated to earning through performance .  To help fulfill our mission, we foster a safe work environment that encourages collaboration, respect, relationships and continual learning where excellence is rewarded.

Job Summary

An Apprentice Electrician is an entry-level electrical trainee enrolled in an apprenticeship program to learn the concepts and skills necessary to become a certified journeyman electrician. Apprentices receive two types of training: classroom education and on-the-job paid training. The person for this position must be flexible with work assignments/travel. The schedule is typically 7a-3:30p M-F, 2nd and 3rd shift possible on occasion.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment
  • Keeps all materials, tools, and equipment in an orderly fashion and keeps the work area clean at all times
  • Performing electrical construction tasks under supervision
  • Assists in wire pulls, mounting and strapping conduits and equipment
  • Expected to work on (1) man tasks during Apprenticeship after given instruction

Qualifications

  • Current driver’s license
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • High School Diploma or GED; high school transcript
  • Must pass pre-employment assessments which include:a Math/Reading and Professionalism and Mechanical Aptitude Test
  • Must pass Urine Drug Test
  • Must have your own hand tools
  • Must Have A Clean Criminal Background Checks (Act 34, Act 114, Act 151)

Physical Job Functions

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head
  • Lifts 51 pounds
  • Climbs ladders (all types)
  • Can complete overhead work for full day assignments
  • Possesses good vision (normal or corrected)

Skills

  • Must possess basic math, reading, and writing skills
  • Must possess a mechanical aptitude
  • Must possess good hand/eye coordination
  • Must possess manual dexterity
  • Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
  • Must be a team player
  • Must adhere to ALL Safety standards set forth by the company

Training Requirements

  • On-The-Job Training: Must complete a total of 4 years - 8,000 hours/2,000 each year of on-the-job training in each year of Apprenticeship
  • Classroom Training: Must attend 180 hours of classroom instruction in each year of Apprenticeship training/for 4-years, and maintain a minimum of passing grade of 80%
  • If a recent tech school graduate, may be permitted to “test out” of the first year.
  • OSHA-10 Certification
  • CPR/First Aide Certification

Benefits 

  • Excellent Health Plan
  • Dental & Vision Plan
  • 401-K Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays 

Merit Electrical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Traineeship, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

The Skills Coalition

Nuclear Med Technician Sign On Bonus & Student Loan Paid off ! MA Job at The Skills Coalition

 ...Nuclear Med Technician Sign On Bonus & Student Loan Paid off ! Based: Pittsfield, Massachusetts$10k sign on bonus plus $30k student loan reimbursement! Primary Function Perform a wide variety of technical Nuclear Medicine procedures, requiring independent... 

Aerodyne Industries

System Engineer - Mechanical Senior Engineer - A Job at Aerodyne Industries

 ...Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services...  ...Purpose and Scope Perform a variety of mechanical engineering assignments to support...  ...Job Requirements: Education and Experience Requirements # Bachelors degree in Mechanical... 

Ryder System

Truck Driver CDL A Team No Experience Needed Job at Ryder System

 ...Position Description New CDL Graduate Start your Career with Ryder's Driver Development Program Apply Here with Ryder Today See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: For more Details Call Joey or Text "Corbin" to (***) ***-**** We have a... 

LifePoint

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,944 per week Job at LifePoint

 ...LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Gallatin, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements...  ...physicians. * Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the... 

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist Job at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

 ...Freeman Mathis and Gary is a national litigation firm located in the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist who will be responsible for collecting funds from Insurance carriers, their policy holders, and direct-hire clients...