Electrical Apprentice

Electrical Apprentice

Piper Electric | Sacramento, CA
30–40 hours per week | Some overtime

Piper Electric is a woman-owned electrical contractor serving the Sacramento area. We are looking for an electrical apprentice who wants to build strong, well-rounded skills and become a capable, independent electrician.

Our work is approximately 90% residential and 10% commercial. This is hands-on service and remodel work in real buildings—not repetitive new construction.

As an apprentice, you will work under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician, receiving hands-on training while taking on more responsibility as your skills and experience grow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Residential service and troubleshooting
• Remodel electrical work
• Rewires and older-home electrical
• Installing receptacles, switches and lighting
• Recessed lighting
• Dedicated circuits
• Panel and service work
• EV charger installations
• Working in attics and crawlspaces
• Occasional commercial electrical work
• Material preparation and jobsite cleanup

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a current California Electrical Trainee (ET) card
• Be actively enrolled in an approved electrical training program or have completed the required training
• Have a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and understand how to reference the Code when needed
• Have previous hands-on electrical experience
• Have their own basic electrician hand tools
• Have reliable personal transportation to and from work and jobsites
• Have a valid California driver's license
• Be able to pass a drug screening
• Be comfortable working in attics and crawlspaces
• Be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with residential and commercial electrical work
• Be dependable and punctual

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes the electrical trade seriously and wants to continue developing their skills.

You should be:

• Mechanically inclined and willing to problem-solve
• Able to follow instructions and increasingly work independently
• Safety-conscious
• Comfortable asking questions when you don't understand something
• Willing to learn from experienced electricians
• Able to keep tools, materials and jobsites organized
• Able to think through a task before beginning work
• Interested in becoming a skilled, well-rounded electrician

Residential electrical experience is especially valuable because the majority of our work is performed in existing homes.

Schedule & Benefits

• Approximately 30–40 hours per week
• Some overtime available/required depending on workload
• Paid time off
• 3% company retirement match
• Direct supervision and hands-on training from a journeyman electrician
• Experience in residential service, troubleshooting, remodels, rewires and commercial electrical work
• Small-company environment where responsibility grows with your skills

About Piper Electric

Piper Electric is a woman-owned electrical company founded by an electrician with more than 20 years in the trade.

We believe in creating opportunities for people who have traditionally been underrepresented in the electrical industry. We also believe becoming a good electrician requires accountability, curiosity, problem-solving, safety and pride in your work.

Our company works throughout the Sacramento area and is involved in our community through organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, local schools and trade education.

If you're looking for a place where you can continue learning the trade under the supervision of experienced electricians, develop your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and become a well-rounded electrician, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: On the road