Electrician Apprentice Job at Merit Electrical Group, Oakmont, PA

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  • 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 electrician. As an Apprentice, an Electrician will 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. Schedule is typically 7a-3:30p M-F. 

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 75%
  • 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 

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Flexible hours

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