Mears Group Inc

Apprentice Electrician

Columbus, NE

Full-time, Apprenticeship

$39,520-$62,400

About This Job

Mears Construction, A Quanta Services Company

At Mears Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity, and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

This position is for a project located in Columbus, Nebraska. Travel may be required to and from this location.

What Do You Offer Us?

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Must always comply with all company safety policies.

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Work under the supervision of an assigned Journeymen electrician.

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Install wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on the direction of a competent Journeyman.

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Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

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Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

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Perform warehouse duties and material handling as needed.

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Perform pre-fab duties both on and off-site as needed.

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Learn to follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

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Attend schooling 1 night a week and maintain passing grades.

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Attend in-house training.

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Availability to work overtime and/or irregular business hours as requested.

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Ability to pass a drug test and have a valid driver's license.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

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The company will register the apprentice with the state.

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Attend and maintain passing grades with the company-sponsored school.

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Acquire required hand tools as needed for the position.

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Paid on-the-job technical and professional training.

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Defined career path for future growth.

Job Details:

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Job Type: Full-time

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Pay Frequency: Weekly

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Compensation Range: $19.23/hr to $30/hr based on experience.

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Company website: To apply go to our website at mearscareers.net

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Industry-leading benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off (PTO) and 401(k).

Physical Requirements:

Able to work off all types of ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms (electric or gas powered); Able to work at various heights up to 50 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas; Able to work in restricted areas, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics; Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; Able to carry tools and materials up to 50 pounds from the ground to overhead; Able to constantly move on feet, climbing ladders and working overhead; Possess good vision (normal or corrected).

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.