Apprentice Jobs in Thornton, CO

Overview

Namaste Solar is seeking Commercial Apprentice Electricians. Our Commercial Electrician Apprentices install commercial solar systems ranging from 100kW to utility scale ground and roof mounted solar PV projects. Our Commercial Electrician Apprentices are registered Apprentices working towards an electrical license. This role works with licensed Journeyman Electricians to install both the electrical AC and DC portions of our projects. Namaste Solar supports and helps pay for Apprenticeship training in the four-year Apprentice program with IECRM (Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain). This training is a requirement for the position.

Key Responsibilities:

Includes but not limited to:

• Learn from, take direction from, and perform tasks under the supervision of licensed commercial electricians, team leads, and construction managers
• Work safely at all times
• Keep a clean work space/jobsite at all times
• Work on the ground, on ladders, on lifts, and on roofs with varying pitches and heights
• Become familiar with and continue to learn all relevant National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for electrical installations
• Install raceways, pull wire, install conduit, dig and backfill trenches, set and hang electrical equipment, and other relevant tasks to building our projects
• Be dependable and on time for all required work
• Continued evolution of skills and knowledge with PV installations
• Travel to jobsites from home location daily
• Enrollment in four-year Apprenticeship education program
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role

Skills and Qualifications:

Includes but not limited to:

• Excellent teamwork skills and contributor to a positive team environment
• Commitment to follow safety protocols
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with others
• Able to listen, understand, and act on direction without difficulty
• A commitment to high ethical standards
• Flexible with scheduling as needed including overtime

Office Location:

• Denver/Longmont with travel from home to job site a daily occurrence

Physical demands & Work Environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Driving required to site locations.
• Work environment: The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. Work environment changes can be expected and may take place in the office and work outdoors on the ground and on roofs. On our project sites, exposure to dangerous electrical gear and wiring is possible. The daily temperature outside varies from hot to cold depending on the season.
• Travel: Daily travel from home to jobsite is required. Travel to project locations requiring overnight lodging (travel/lodging per diems included) is infrequent but can happen.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is dependent on experience, certifications, and licenses.
• Paid time off including Sick Pay, Designated Holidays and Vacation
• Insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) within the first 30 days
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• 401k plan
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee assistance program
• EcoPass to ride RTD
• Discount to put solar on your home

Application Deadline

As per Colorado State law, Namaste Solar must communicate an application deadline for the position. While these are Evergreen ads and will be posted until all hiring needs are fulfilled, if you are interested in applying, please do so using the application link. These ads will remain open at least until Friday, April 10th 2026. We reserve the right to extend this application deadline with or without notice. If you have questions regarding your application, please send inquiries to . Please do not call, email is the best way to reach us.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.