**Description** Encore Electric, Inc. is a licensed Montana Electrical Contractor with consistent work throughout the Gallatin Valley. Come work for a reputable contractor that will keep you busy! As a perk for working for us, we will pay for your electrical schooling and give you the opportunity to learn hands-on electrical work. **OVERVIEW:** An Apprentice Electrician participates in commercial electrical construction and follows direction from Journeymen. **COMPENSATION:** $28.75 per hour - $37.50 per hour (an additional 25% is included in this rate for jobs in Big Sky). **_TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO BIG SKY!_** **HOURS:** 4 days a week, 10 hours a day **General Responsibilities** + Works with a commitment to safety + Upholds the core values of Encore Electric + Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics + Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools + Keeps work area clean + Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner + Treats tools with respect + Works on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms + Identifies electrical parts and components + Digs trenches as needed + Keeps up with changing technology + Keeps up with the national electrical code + Wears tools at all required times **Specific Responsibilities** + Tracking of Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews + Take responsibility for their education through the apprenticeship program. This includes: + Homework + Tests + Quizzes + Keeping up with changing technology + Keeping up with the national electrical code + Responsible for communications including tell back procedure + Uses electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect + Lays out and organizes assigned tasks to first and second year apprentices + By the end of the third year, the employee should be proficient at planning materials and tools needed to complete the job + Reads and understands basic blueprints + Handles material required for the job + Installs raceways, pulls wire, and mounts equipment + Assembles and installs small to large electrical parts and pieces + Trims outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work + Performs duties as assigned by lead people **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:** Skill in + Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information. + Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks + Managing complex tasks, breaking them down to their component levels + Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding + Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees + Operating a computer + Organizing work to accomplish tasks + Reading , writing and math + Prioritizing and reporting to meet job needs + Problem solving + Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment + Working with schedules **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** + Driving + Sitting + Climbing + Lifting (up to 50 lbs.) + Standing + Stooping + Vision acuity (near and far) + Walking **Requirements:** High School Diploma or equivalent, degree in related field is preferred, 2 years of experience for 3 rd Year Apprentice, 3 years of experience for 4 th Year Apprentice. Apprentice (First Period) 0-6 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Second Period) 6 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Third Period) 12 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Fourth period) 18 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Fifth Period) 24 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Sixth Period) 30 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Seventh Period) 36 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Eighth period) 42 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency Apprentice (Ready to Test) 48 Months High School Diploma or Equivalent Apprenticeship Registration High Level of energy, Sense of Urgency **Benefits:** + Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: **medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.** + Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program. + **This position is eligible for a job site incentive.** **Applications will close for this position on: January 31, 2025** _To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact_ _HR@EncoreElectric.com_ _._ **Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.**