Field Service Apprentice
On-siteCedarvale, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on training under direct supervision while learning maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures for low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment. Perform basic visual inspections, assist with cleaning and lubrication, and stage tools and parts at customer sites. Execute measurements such as voltage and continuity under guidance, and record observations on test sheets. Participate in lockout/tagout activities, Job Hazard Analyses, and safety briefings while wearing required PPE. Maintain accountability for tools and materials, and communicate professionally with team members and customer personnel. Travel 25–50% to industrial plants, data centers, and substations, with occasional night or weekend shifts.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong willingness to learn the electrical field service trade
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use common hand tools
- Ability to read and follow written procedures, safety instructions, and basic technical documentation
- Ability to take direction, accept feedback, and work as part of a crew
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation to the home shop
- Must be able to wear required PPE including arc-rated clothing, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection as needed
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (23 kg)
- Ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb ladders/stairs, and work at heights for extended periods
- Ability to differentiate conductor colors and indicator states and read instruments and displays
Desired Qualifications
- Active enrollment in or completion of a trade school, electrical program, or registered apprenticeship
- Military electrical, electronics, or maintenance training (e.g., Navy electrician, Army prime power, Air Force electrical systems)
- Prior experience in industrial maintenance, construction, automotive, or other hands-on trade roles
- OSHA 10 certification
- Basic familiarity with multimeters, hand tools, or shop equipment
- Coachability — open to instruction, willing to ask questions, and able to apply feedback
- Reliability and punctuality
- Attention to detail in tool care, documentation, and following written procedures
- Comfort working as part of a small crew in unfamiliar environments
- Basic verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort with basic computer use and willingness to learn mobile/field reporting tools
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