Industrial Electrician in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Serve Electric
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Job Description
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – LEVEL 3 Apprentice (6,000+ hours)
Serve Electric | Short/ Long Term Travel to Job Sites – Based in Iowa
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are hiring Level 3 Apprentice Electricians for travel work. Candidates can come from anywhere in the United States- you'll travel to job sites for approximately the first 2 months, then transition into a long-term Iowa project running about one year, which is most likely where you'll be stationed. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of verified industrial electrical experience, with hands-on rigid conduit experience required- including measuring, threading, bending, and running rigid conduit.
If you're an apprentice who's been putting in real industrial hours, has strong rigid conduit experience, and is ready for more responsibility, this is the role where you grow into a Journeyman.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Pay based on your experience and licensure level, with a clear path upward
- Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, HSA
- Mileage and Drive Time Paid
- Per Diem and Lodging Paid
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with matching
- Safety-First Culture: Safety Equipment & Uniforms Provided
- Real Growth Paths: this role is designed to grow with you (Foreman → Project Manager → Branch Manager)
- In-House Apprenticeship Program: structured development to advance your career and licensure
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Supporting and performing electrical work on industrial job sites
- Assisting with inspections to ensure quality and code compliance
- Upholding job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
- Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish, often without complete schematics or full operator information
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, and specifications
- Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
- Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
- Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4")
- Sizing feeders and managing tooling requirements per job
- Communicating clearly with customers, the service manager, and the team
- Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Level 3 Apprentice status with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience
- Hands-on rigid conduit experience – measuring, threading, bending, and running rigid conduit up to 4" (required)
- Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience (verifiable, not just listed as a skill)
- Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information
- Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
- Working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
- Experience with feeder sizing requirements
- Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"
- Strong working knowledge of NEC code
- Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems
- Willing and able to travel to job sites
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Valid driver's license