Electrical Helper - Commercial & Industrial
Cogent Talent Solutions
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The Apprentice Electrician supports the successful execution of electrical work in the field by assisting the Lead Electrician, maintaining job readiness, completing assigned tasks, supporting documentation, and progressing through hands-on training. This role is designed as a development position for someone building the skills, judgment, and technical knowledge required to advance into an independent electrician role.
Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Electrician in daily job execution by preparing materials, tools, and routine supplies needed for assigned work.
- Pull and load materials from the shop when directed.
- Monitor common van stock and consumables such as tape, straps, wire nuts, and similar items, and communicate shortages before they disrupt work.
- Help ensure materials are accessible, organized, and where they need to be on the job.
- Perform assigned electrical tasks under the direction of the Lead Electrician, including basic installation, pipe running, cleanup, and other field work appropriate to skill level.
- Complete work to company standards for quality, neatness, and safety.
- Take on progressively more independent work as skill and trust increase.
- Support productive workflow on the job site so the lead can stay focused on higher level work.
- Assist with field paperwork as assigned, including time sheets, work orders, and related job documentation.
- Help ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and turned in on time.
- Communicate material needs, job progress, and field issues clearly to the Lead Electrician.
- Learn directly from the Lead Electrician through daily field experience, coaching, and increasing responsibility.
- Build working knowledge of the electrical code, company work standards, and basic installation methods.
- Participate in structured training activities, including codebook study, task-based learning, and skill progression planning.
- Work toward increased independence, licensure, and future readiness to lead work or operate a van.
Field support and job readiness
Work execution
Documentation and administrative support
Training and development
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Trade school coursework or demonstrated interest in electrical work preferred.
- Strong desire to learn the electrical trade and advance into a higher-skilled field role.
- Able to follow direction, work safely, and perform physical field work.
- Basic comfort with paperwork, mobile tools, or digital systems preferred.
- Valid driver's license preferred based on job assignment needs.
Compensation (from employer):
20–25 USD per-hour-wage
Summary
Assist electricians in field tasks, support projects, and learn electrical trades.
Job title
Electrical Helper - Commercial & Industrial
Experience level
entry level
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Martinsville, VA, on-site role, some remote support possible.
Salary
$0k–$0k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Martinsville, VA 24112, USA