Apprentice Jobs in Raleigh, NC

About Knight Electric:
Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others.

• We were recently named to the DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025 & 2026.
• Knight Electric, Inc -

• Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta)
• Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.

About the Role: We are currently hiring Commercial Electricians to work on commercial electrical projects in the Greater Raleigh, NC area. Experience in commercial new construction or remodels is required. This role is ideal for strong commercial electricians.
This is a full-time temporary position for a project expected to last approximately 4-5 months. You must live within commuting distance of Garner, NC.
Compensation:

• $25.00 - $37.00 per hour, pending experience and active state electrical license.
• Typical weeks are 40-50 hours.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Travel:

• This role will be local / commuting distance to Garner, NC.

Duties / Expectations:

• Perform all types of conduit bending with any bender apparatus, including 90s, kicks and offsets.
• Install raceways, boxes, and cables.
• Install light fixtures, devices, and cover plates.
• Install electrical switchgear, including components such as switchboards, panels, load centers, motor control centers, breakers, transformers, and disconnect switches. Use multi-meters for measuring voltage, amperage, resistance, and more.
• Connect branch circuits, including terminations, panels, and equipment.
• Perform basic trouble shooting and testing of electrical systems.

Additional Duties:

• Assist other employees as needed.
• Help team with wire pulling activities.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and jobsite.
• Handle and organize materials. Assist with inventory.
• Pick up and deliver materials as needed.
• Attend all safety classes and meetings.
• Continually upgrade skills and knowledge through research and education, working toward next apprentice level.
• Present clean image with a positive attitude and demeanor. Follow instruction from senior team members.
• Maintain good working relationships with team.
• Observe safe work practices and follow safety procedures.
• Assist team in maintaining a safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6,000+ verifiable hours worked in the electrical trade
• Valid state issued Driver’s License
• Current state Electrical Apprentice license
  • When required by State Licensing entity
• Current OSHA 10 certificate
• Employment may be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable law and company policy.
• Proficient with timesheet or payroll software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal trade school or apprentice program completion
• Commercial experience to include new construction and remodel of big-box retail stores
• Current OSHA 30 Certificate
• Current Elevated Work Platform certificate
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Current Lock Out/Tag Out Training certificate

Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory.
• Comprehend and apply NEC knowledge.
• Basic understanding of NEC calculations.
• Basic knowledge of control systems and components.
• Understand construction trades.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and voltage testers.
• Ability to understand and communicate work instructions and safety information effectively.
• Spanish oral communication language skills a plus.
• Ability to travel by car and plane, with overnight travel for extended periods of time.

This is a field job using many physical attributes. In addition to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, employees should be able to do the following:

• Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms. Climb ladder with 30 pounds.
• Balance on normal work surfaces.
• Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally).
• Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment.
• Focus close up and far away (with or without correction). Distinguish color coded wires. Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception.
• Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change.
• Good troubleshooting ability. Embraces quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follows process and procedure.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and outside resources; understand safety information, recognize and respond to hazards, and interpret job-related information necessary to safely and effectively perform work in a construction environment.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Working Conditions:Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability). Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.
This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.

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