Apprentice Electrician
The Happy Outlet
Carson City
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Assisted electricians in installing lighting and power systems.
- Learned safety protocols for electrical installations and maintenance tasks.
- Handled tools like drills, wire strippers, and multimeters effectively.
- Supported team in troubleshooting electrical issues in residential settings.
- Organized work areas to maintain clean and safe environments.
- Collaborated with experienced staff to understand electrical codes and regulations.
- Participated in training sessions on new equipment and techniques used on-site.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks and added new wiring.
- Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
- Ensured compliance with relevant codes related to the National Electrical Code.
- Assisted electricians in wiring residential buildings with installation of electrical conduits.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of electrical codes, principles and federal regulations.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Tested functions of installed electricity control and distribution apparatus for dependability or adjustments.
- Adhered to company policies regarding the use of personal protective equipment.
- Used specialized diagnostic tools to locate faults in complex electrical systems.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.