Industrial Construction Trainee - Electrical

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Industrial Construction Trainees supporting the installation of electrical systems on a large-scale industrial project. This role is ideal for candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, and willing to perform physically demanding work in a construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of electrical infrastructure, including pulling medium voltage cable by hand
• Perform general heavy labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, staging materials, and site cleanup
• Support crews with tool handling, equipment setup, and daily work activities
• Follow all company and site-specific safety procedures at all times
• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor construction environment

Qualifications

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor (lifting, pulling, working on feet for extended periods)
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude
• Ability to follow directions and work safely around active construction operations
• Prior construction or electrical experience is a plus, but not required
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required
• Drug and Background screenings required

Benefits/Culture Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided