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Electrical Apprentice

$20-25/HR

Job Description

Join a leading employee-owned electrical contractor in Omaha as an Electrical Apprentice. We are seeking dedicated individuals to assist in installing new electrical systems in residential homes, including wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, light fixtures, and appliance hookups. You'll have the opportunity to interpret electrical blueprints and schematics to plan wiring layouts in multi-family and new construction homes, custom homes, and executive homes. This role requires meeting attendance expectations, working efficiently, and bringing a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

+ Install new electrical systems in residential settings, including wiring, circuit breakers, and outlets.

+ Interpret electrical blueprints and schematics to plan wiring layouts.

+ Work on multi-family and new construction homes, custom homes, and executive homes.

+ Ensure daily responsibilities are accomplished efficiently in a team environment.

+ Perform conduit bending, installation, troubleshooting, and rough-in tasks.

+ Engage daily with homeowners and team members to deliver high-quality service.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of electrical experience in a residential environment, including multi-family homes, apartments, duplexes, and quadplexes.

+ Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch and perform basic math operations efficiently.

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Proficient in using basic hand tools, power tools, and performing electrical troubleshooting.

+ Capability to bend, twist, kneel, and climb ladders for 8 hours per day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior experience with commercial or residential electrical crews.

+ Experience in roughing in electrical work, including pipe bending and pulling wire.

+ Finishing experience such as installing light receptacles and hanging lights.

+ Appliance installation experience.

+ Valid driver's license is preferred but not mandatory if transportation arrangements are addressed.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive and balanced work environment with a clothing allowance, 401k with company match, and ESOP stock, as we are 100% employee-owned. Enjoy paid time off, six paid holidays, and comprehensive health insurance including vision and dental. We also provide a health savings account, disability insurance, relocation assistance, and a referral program. Our work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with optional overtime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional optional overtime on Saturdays. We emphasize work-life balance and do not push excessive overtime. The dress code includes jeans with no holes, professional tee shirts, and work boots. PPE such as high visibility vests, hard hats, glasses, and gloves are provided. Apprentices are encouraged to work towards a Journeyman position, with the possibility of being provided a company vehicle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.