Electrical Apprentice I
Taurus Industrial Group
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Job Description
Summary
The electrical apprentice is responsible for assisting electricians and other crew members in installing electrical systems and components.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience with a state license required.
- Ability to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Basic math skills are required to calculate surface areas.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions concerning work tasks.
- Ability to take appropriate corrective action when observing or becoming aware of problems.
- Ability to determine the appropriate tools and/or equipment needed to perform a job.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Must be able to read safety JHA's, maintenance of shop tools, methods and procedures present on drawings, and layout work.
- Valid Texas driver's license with minimal infractions and a valid TWIC, required.
Essential Functions
- Assists journeyman in installing temporary and permanent power, above ground and underground raceways, cable and wire terminations, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and medium and high voltage equipment.
- Moves material and equipment to work locations and helps set up work site.
- Follows all safety and accident prevention procedures and promotes a safe work culture for the work area by using hand and power tools, equipment, and PPE in the correct manner.
- Inspecting the site for unsafe conditions and practices
- Ensures the electrician's work complies with customer specifications.
- Communicates with journeyman, foreman, general foreman, superintendent, and project manager regarding construction activities.
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
- Other duties as necessary
Physical Demands
- Must be able to climb, bend, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, stand, push, and pull frequently.
- Must maintain 3-point contact while climbing ladders.
- Ability to lift 5-25 pounds frequently and ability to lift, up to, 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to wear the following safety equipment when needed; life vests, ear protection, rubber gloves, leather gloves, hard hat, slicker suit, acid suit, rubber gloves, full face breathing mask, wearing full safety harness, or wearing a face shield.
- The heavy work will require exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
Work Environment
- Frequently exposed to variable weather conditions.
- Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, working in elevated positions or in confined spaces.
- Workers are subject to frequent heavy lifting.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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