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Service Technician Apprentice

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Handle and lift canisters into truck and/or utilize load hose, meters, gauges, and terminal controls for bulk fuel loading (top load and bottom load). Obtain distribution of fuel from SSC facility or ...

Responsibilities As an Apprentice Engineer with Hines, you will assist in the operation and ... Apply basic knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and ...

As an Apprentice Engineer with Hines, you will assist in the operation and maintenance of various ... Apply basic knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and ...

Responsibilities As an Apprentice Engineer with Hines, you will assist in the operation and ... Apply basic knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and ...

Mentor and train apprentices while supporting crew productivity and development * Track materials ... controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems * Ability to read and interpret blueprints ...

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How much do controls apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for controls apprentice in Silver Spring, MD is $22.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.88 and $24.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Controls Apprentice vs Controls Technician?

AspectControls ApprenticeControls Technician
CredentialsTypically in training or apprenticeship programs, may have relevant certifications in progressUsually holds certifications like NCCER, OSHA, or specific controls certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-the-job training, supervised, entry-levelMore independent, hands-on work with control systems, troubleshooting
Industry UsageCommon in industrial, manufacturing, and building automation sectorsUsed in similar sectors, often with more technical responsibilities

In summary, Controls Apprentices are in training and gaining foundational skills, while Controls Technicians are experienced professionals responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting control systems.

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Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

OverviewApplicants must reside in:  Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC or West Virginia in order for your application to be reviewed and processed. Substation Technicians build, maintain and monitor the equipment at electrical substations. Substation Technician Apprentice will develop skills through employment in the following areas:Grounding: Construction of protective grounding grid for electrical systems, controls, cabinets, transformers, control house, fences and steel structuresFoundations: Installing foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers control houses and steel structures. All digging, trenching, rebar construction, utility location and conduit installations (Includes pole boxes and manholes)Fence: Layout and build protective parameter and/or security fence for substation and public protection. Knowledge and understanding of minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuitsLayout: Plan and layout work from blueprints, diagrams or utility specification sheetsWiring: Cable pulling, coding, wiring and termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring and communication within the substation and outside sourcesSteel Erection: Erection of steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus and construction of steel control houses for monitor and switchingTransformers: Installation, connection and service of substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new constructionConduit: Bending and installation of isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformersStrain Bus: Installation of suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformersBus Welding: Welding on conduit used as bus for circuit connections within substation. Welding of various materials and welding techniques use in different applicationsSwitches: Installation and adjustment: Assembly of switch gear for transmission and distribution of high voltageRequirements

ALBAT ApprenticeshipApprenticeship is an opportunity for inexperienced individuals to learn a career skill through actual "hands-on" training - not just reading about it in a book. ALBAT Electrical Power Line Apprentices are actual full-time employees of electrical contractors and earn excellent pay and benefits while they are being taught these skills by master craftsmen on the job. In addition to the on-the-job training, ALBAT apprentices receive related classroom instruction, which covers the techniques of the trade and also the theory behind the techniques. ALBAT Apprentices learn "how" on the job and "why" in the classroom. Apprenticeship TrainingBecause of the nature of Outside Electrical Construction Industry work, outside linemen are required to move about from place to place. It is also necessary for apprentices to travel from area to area, not only to contribute toward the progress of the job, but also to obtain the diversity of work experience required to become a competent Journeyman Lineman.ALBAT apprentices must also attend related training sessions on their own time - generally, one four-hour session each ALBAT Training month, from September through June. Apprentices complete a course of study that includes 18 workbooks and 21 tests.Minimum Qualifications for ApprenticeshipTo meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship, applicants must: 

  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English
  • Able to work legally in the United States
  • Provide a valid social security number
  • Complete application form
  • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable)
  • Education Background (provide all that apply):
    • Submit a transcript of high school grades with date of graduation or copy of diploma
    • GED exam score or copy of GED Certificate
    • Associate degree (or greater)
  • Proof of valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, or copy of valid driver's license with copy Class A Commercial Driver's License Temporary Permit with air brakes
    • Date of birth and expiration date must be visible
    • License or Temporary Permit must be valid at time of application and at time of selection for apprenticeship
  • Resume indicating present and previous employers, if any
  • DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran
  • ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED & ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APTITUDE TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEW
Employment Type: FULL_TIME