Electrical Apprenticeship (Fall 2026)

SCOPE OF WORK Performs installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Position Requirements • Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities • Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.) • Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures • Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy • Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire, as needed • Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas • Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms • Able to quickly learn hand conduit bending to ensure timely installations • Able to use two-handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.) • Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.) • Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings • Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately • Understands basic math and can properly read tape measure • Takes pride in craftsmanship Responsibilities • Attends apprenticeship classes and functions • Maintains passing grades during apprenticeship program • Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed • Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment • Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area • Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment, as necessary • Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed • Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors WORKING CONDITIONS • May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets) • Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.) • Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice • Must be able to work in noisy environments • Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations • Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks Physical Requirements • Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time • Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs. • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers • Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time • Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected) • Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use • Ability to work while constantly moving • Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance • Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment • Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring • Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits EDUCATION • High School graduate or equivalency, preferred • Enrolled in first year of electrical apprenticeship classes