Electrical Apprentice Intern

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INTERNS TO WORK DURING THE SUMMER ONLY. JUNE - AUGUST, MINIMUM 40 HOURS/WEEK.

Electrical Apprentice Intern

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with all OSHA, Carlton Electric and other customer safety requirements and policies.
• Completes work with a focus on safety, quality, and a sense of urgency.
• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Use various hand tools, site tools and safety equipment as needed on the job site.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps parts and supplies in order.
• Develops a basic understanding of blueprints.
• Develops a basic knowledge of circuitry and electrical theory.
• Hand dig trenches for running underground electrical systems.
• Assists with wire and cable pulls.
• Assists with material handling duties on the job site.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Restrictions

• Operating or assisting with construction equipment (i.e., aerial lift, forklift, skid steer, trencher, tamper etc.)
• Demolition work
• Operating high pressure systems
• Transporting or storing explosives.
• Work with radioactive substances.
• Silica related work requiring a respirator.
• Demolition work
• Work on roofs with no guardrails.
• Trench or excavation work deeper than 4 feet.
• May not work more than 8 hours per day and no more than 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have earned a valid OSHA 10 certification.
• Must have earned either an HBI PACT Core Certification OR an NCCER Certification.
• Must have a reliable transportation method.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must possess mechanical and technical aptitude and a passion for working with your hands.
• Must demonstrate a focus on safety, quality, and goal attainment.
• Must be self-motivated, teachable, punctual, respectful, able to follow directions and be an ideal team player.

Physical Demands

• Sitting – ability to remain in normal and abnormal seated position for prolonged period.
• Kneeling – ability to remain in a kneeling position, either one knee or both, for a prolonged period of time.
• Standing – ability to stand on one’s feet with little to no movement for a prolonged period.
• Walking – ability to move around on one’s feet for long period of time, often without breaks. Must be able to walk at speeds of at least 3 miles per hour.
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds.
• Carrying – up to 50 pounds.
• Bending- ability to bend at waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged period.
• Pushing – up to 50 pounds.
• Pulling – up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on and maneuver a ladder safely, both 3 legged and extension ladders for a prolonged period.
• Must wear tools while working (only if applicable - tool harness, or belt, can weigh up to 50 lbs).
• Possess the ability to talk.
• Possess the ability to hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to see well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to focus and concentrate on a task for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain a calm and focused mental state, especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Capacity to think clearly, rationally, and quickly when troubleshooting electrical systems or responding to unexpected issues.
• Capable of managing stress effectively, maintaining composure and focus throughout the workday.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions can vary greatly depending on job site and time of year. You must be able to perform your work in hot, cold, muddy, wet, humid, windy, and dry conditions.
• Field employees are required to wear required personal tools while working (if applicable).
• Ability to work from different heights including, but not limited to, on step ladders, A-frame ladders, extension ladders, and aerial lifts.
• All employees must always wear personal protective equipment on the job site including, safety boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Must be okay with working in areas ranging, but not limited to Castle Rock to Loveland.

Compensation Package

Location: Denver Metro Area

Start Date: May 26, 2025

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Normal working hours of Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Shifts may differ depending on jobsite, but generally are 6:00am – 2:30pm, 6:30am – 3:00pm, or 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Pay Rate: $20 per hour.

Other benefits include:

• Paid sick leave under CO HWFA.

Carlton Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

Carlton Electric does not discriminate against any protected category when determining salary and compensation for an employee.