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Who We Are

OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S.

With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.   

OWL Services’ companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo’s Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.

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Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Electrical Apprentices / Tradesmen to support our commercial electrical construction projects nationwide. This position is intended for electricians with heavy commercial experience who are building toward Journeyman qualifications but do not currently hold a Journeyman license. Candidates should possess strong tools-in-hand capability, solid installation knowledge, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to production under the direction of a licensed Journeyman or Working Foreman.

This is not an entry-level apprenticeship role. This position is designed for developing electricians who perform at a high production level in commercial construction environments while continuing to grow within the trade. This is a long-term traveling opportunity within a performance-driven organization focused on safety, execution, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Commercial Installation & Production

• Perform commercial electrical installations in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and NEC requirements
• Install and support conduit systems (EMT, rigid, PVC), feeder pulls, device installation, lighting systems, and commercial power distribution components
• Assist with panel terminations, transformers, and switchgear installation under supervision
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical layouts with minimal oversight

Field Support & Professional Standards

• Work directly under licensed Journeymen and Foremen to support daily field execution
• Maintain organized work areas and material control
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety requirements
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures and NFPA-70E safety standards

Qualifications

• 8,000–9,000 (or more) documented work hours in commercial electrical construction (approximately 5 or more years of full-time trade experience)
• Experience in heavy commercial environments, including ground-up construction preferred
• Active Apprentice license required
• Demonstrated experience in conduit installation (EMT, rigid, PVC), feeder pulls, lighting systems, and commercial power distribution components
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and specifications with minimal supervision
• Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug testing to meet company policy
• Must provide two valid forms of U.S. Government Issued identification for employment eligibility
• Candidates may be required to complete skill verification or field-based competency assessments to confirm experience level and qualification for this role.

Travel Requirements

• This is a nationwide traveling position requiring up to 85% travel throughout the year
• Candidates must be able to commit to extended out-of-town assignments based on project schedules; return home opportunities may occur depending on project timing and coordination with field leadership
• Reliable personal transportation is required to travel to assigned project locations. Company transportation to and from job sites is not provided.

This role is NOT suitable for candidates seeking local, home-state, or short-term work only.

• When assigned to travel, employees receive weekly per diem, mileage reimbursement (as applicable), and compensated travel time
• Initial orientation and training will take place in Fort Worth, TX (required)

Compensation and Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• World-class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long term career success.