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Cogent Analytics

Apprentice Electrician

Ridgeway, VA Posted 2026-05-21
Type
Full-time
Experience
0-1 yr
Source
Lever
Our client is looking for a Lead Electrician who is accountable for running assigned electrical work in the field from mobilization through completion. This role creates value by delivering safe, code-compliant, high-quality work, keeping jobs moving on schedule, leading helpers and apprentices effectively, communicating job status clearly, and minimizing callbacks and rework.
The Lead Electrician is the field owner of execution on assigned jobs. That includes planning day-to-day work, identifying material and labor needs, checking quality before leaving the site, maintaining safety standards, and making sure the office and leadership team have the information needed to manage the business well.

Field support and job readiness • Support the Lead Electrician in daily job execution by preparing materials, tools, and routine suppliesneeded for assigned work. • Pull and load materials from the shop when directed. • Monitor common van stock and consumables such as tape, straps, wire nuts, and similar items, andcommunicate shortages before they disrupt work. • Help ensure materials are accessible, organized, and where they need to be on the job. Work execution • Perform assigned electrical tasks under the direction of the Lead Electrician, including basicinstallation, pipe running, cleanup, and other field work appropriate to skill level. • Complete work to company standards for quality, neatness, and safety. • Take on progressively more independent work as skill and trust increase. • Support productive workflow on the job site so the lead can stay focused on higher level work. Documentation and administrative support • Assist with field paperwork as assigned, including time sheets, work orders, and related jobdocumentation. • Help ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and turned in on time. • Communicate material needs, job progress, and field issues clearly to the Lead Electrician. Training and development • Learn directly from the Lead Electrician through daily field experience, coaching, and increasing responsibility. • Build working knowledge of the electrical code, company work standards, and basic installation methods. • Participate in structured training activities, including codebook study, task-based learning, and skill progression planning. • Work toward increased independence, licensure, and future readiness to lead work or operate a van. Safety and housekeeping • Follow company safety practices and job site requirements at all times. • Keep work areas clean and presentable during and after work is performed. • Use tools and equipment responsibly and report issues when materials, tools, or conditions create risk.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Trade school coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical work preferred. • Strong desire to learn the electrical trade and advance into a higher-skilled field role. • Able to follow direction, work safely, and perform physical field work. • Basic comfort with paperwork, mobile tools, or digital systems preferred. • Valid driver's license preferred based on job assignment needs.
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