Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Apprentice Level Electricians in the Decatur, IL area. Candidates should be willing to learn the trade and enroll in a paid 4-year apprenticeship program with Wachter. This on-the-job training program requires a willingness to learn and become a top producer in this field. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc & TriaHealth
- Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
Requirements:
- Good attitude.
- Wiliness to learn.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, or weekend shifts as the job requires.
- Available to work overtime as needed.
- Dependable - must show up to work on time daily.
- Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
- Has basic hand tools and PPE.
- Self-motivated, career-minded, looking for a place with advancement opportunities.
- Outstanding troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights, is a plus.
- Able to pass drug and background screening.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Electrician with all aspects of the projects.
- Safety conscious; follows all applicable PPE guidelines.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
- Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
$15 - $24 an hour Based on qualifications and experience.