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3rd/4th Year Electrical Apprentice

Kingdom Contracting

Englewood, CO • On-site

$20 - $33/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Kingdom Contracting

3rd/4th Year Electrical Apprentice

Location: Denver, Colorado, with projects throughout the Colorado Front Range


About Kingdom Contracting

Kingdom Contracting is a growing electrical contractor serving Denver and the Front Range. We work across multifamily, commercial, high-end residential, wellness, and medical environments while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and reliability.

We are looking for a 3rd- or 4th-year Electrical Apprentice who is ready to take on more responsibility, strengthen their field skills, and continue progressing toward a Colorado Journeyman Electrician License.

Our Core Values

Honesty -- We communicate clearly, keep our commitments, and work with integrity.

Accountability -- We take ownership of our work, results, and responsibilities.

Reliability -- We follow through and do what we say we will do.


Position Overview

As a 3rd/4th Year Electrical Apprentice, you will work under licensed journeymen and foremen while performing hands-on electrical installations across multifamily, commercial, and residential projects.

This role is intended for an experienced apprentice who understands the fundamentals, can work with increasing independence, and is committed to completing the training and field hours required for journeyman licensure.


Responsibilities
  • Install wiring, conduit, panels, devices, and fixtures according to plans and code
  • Assist with and perform rough-in, trim-out, and finish electrical work
  • Pull wire and install MC cable, Romex, conduit, and related systems
  • Support panel installations, grounding, bonding, and system connections
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and project specifications
  • Follow the NEC, Colorado electrical codes, and company quality standards
  • Comply with OSHA requirements and all company safety procedures
  • Participate in daily safety meetings and toolbox talks
  • Identify installation issues and communicate them to project leadership
  • Maintain accurate apprenticeship hours and attend required classroom training
  • Properly use, care for, and maintain company tools and equipment
  • Support journeymen, foremen, and project teams as needed
Qualifications
  • Currently in the third or fourth year of an electrical apprenticeship program
  • Approximately three to four years of electrical field experience
  • Active enrollment in a state-registered apprenticeship program preferred
  • Working knowledge of electrical theory, the NEC, and jobsite safety practices
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
  • Experience with conduit, wire pulling, rough-in, trim, panels, and electrical installations
  • Proficiency with common electrical hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Dependable, accountable, safety-minded, and willing to learn
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in varying jobsite conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Pay and Benefits
  • Full-time, W-2 position
  • Hourly pay of $20 to $33, based on apprenticeship year, experience, and skill level
  • Overtime paid at time and a half in accordance with Colorado law
  • Annual performance reviews with opportunities for wage increases
  • Medical insurance, with the majority of employee premiums covered after 90 days
  • Dental and vision insurance available at group rates
  • Company-paid $10,000 life insurance policy
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Workers' compensation coverage
  • Six paid holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
  • Forty-eight hours of annual sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
  • Forty-eight hours of annual PTO beginning after one year
  • Tuition assistance for a Colorado state-registered apprenticeship program
  • Continuing education and licensing support

Employees are responsible for required books and materials in accordance with apprenticeship program requirements.


Advancement After Journeyman Licensure
  • Increased pay and responsibility
  • Enhanced PTO benefits
  • Potential eligibility for a company vehicle and gas card, based on role and availability
  • Company-provided tablet and phone, depending on position
  • Career growth into Lead Electrician, Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Management roles


Why Join Kingdom Contracting?

Kingdom Contracting is committed to helping experienced apprentices complete their training and move into long-term electrical careers. You will gain hands-on experience, work alongside licensed professionals, and have a clear path toward journeyman licensure and future leadership opportunities.

Kingdom Contracting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable Colorado or federal law.