Electrical Apprentice

Job Title: 1st Year Apprentice Electrician

Job Description

We are looking to hire specifically a first year apprentice for our electrical job sites. Initially, you will use your own vehicle to travel to project sites, transitioning to a company-provided service van after six months. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn, develop skills, and work under a Journeyman Electrician on a diverse range of projects. This role will offer $20 - $24 an hour depending on how the interview goes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in electrical installations and service work for new construction and existing industrial buildings.
• Learn and develop skills under the guidance of a Journeyman Electrician.
• Drive to project sites using your own vehicle while on contract, and transition to a company service van after six months.
• Perform tasks such as conduit bending, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in pulling wire, installing lighting, and interpreting blueprints.

Essential Skills

• Enrollment in a Massachusetts electrical apprentice program.
• Experience in electrical work, ideally in commercial, industrial, or residential settings.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical wiring and conduit systems.
• Ability to perform general labor and read blueprints.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to accrue electrical apprenticeship hours, paving the way to becoming a licensed journeyman electrician. Enjoy the benefit of a company vehicle upon permanent employment. The company supports your professional growth and provides a supportive learning environment.

Work Environment

Work primarily involves industrial service and commercial new construction projects. Projects are located throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex and Worcester Counties, and extend into southern New Hampshire. The role operates on a first shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with work conducted both indoors and outdoors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chelmsford, MA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chelmsford,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.