Industrial Electrician

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN: TRAVEL APPRENTICE (LEVEL 2-4) Serve Electric | 7-12 Month Project in Cape Girardeau, MO | Travel to Job Sites About This Role This role is tied to a 7-12 month industrial project in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, about two hours south of St. Louis. When it wraps, you’ll travel with us to other job sites, possibly anywhere in the U.

S. since Serve Electric is licensed in 49 states. You’ll work alongside licensed electricians on industrial job sites, taking on real responsibility while building toward your Journeyman card. Already have an apprentice card from any state? Great. If not, we’ll help you get registered before you start on the project. Industrial experience is strongly preferred for this role.

While residential and commercial electrical experience can provide a foundation, it does not fully translate to the demands of this position. We are seeking electricians with proven industrial experience, specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers, and working within industrial environments, who can contribute effectively from day one.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on your experience and level, with a clear path upward Prevailing wage project pay: the Cape Girardeau project is a prevailing wage job, so you’ll earn a higher, project-specific rate for its duration. Pay on later assignments is based on your experience and level at our standard rates. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, and HSA Per diem and lodging for travel assignments Paid time off 401(k) with matching Safety-first culture: safety equipment and uniforms provided Real growth paths: we promote from within and mean it In-house apprenticeship program: structured development toward your Journeyman card, plus help with apprentice registration if you need it What You’ll Be Doing Performing electrical work on industrial job sites under licensed supervision Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance Following and upholding job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC) Assisting with troubleshooting electrical issues, 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") Assisting with feeder sizing and tooling requirements per job Mentoring and helping train newer apprentices (Level 3-4) Communicating clearly with customers, managers, and the team What You Need to Bring Level 2-4 apprentice standing with 2,000+ documented on-the-job hours Electrical apprentice card or registration from any state, or willingness to register (we’ll help with the process) A clear, demonstrated goal of earning your Journeyman card Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience (verifiable, not just listed as a skill) Working knowledge of troubleshooting, with the drive to do it start to finish Proficiency with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems Working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4" Solid 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 Ready to Grow With Us? If you’re an industrial apprentice with real hours behind you and you’re hungry to earn your Journeyman card, we want to hear from you!