Becoming an electrician in Garden City, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Garden City earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Currently Seeking: Position: Electrical Worker Pay Type: Hourly Location: Garden City, KS Who we are: Trinity Electric is an Electrical Contractor in the Garden City, KS area. We are currently looking to fill several full time, permanent positions. What we do: We partner with the business community to aid in their design, construction, maintenance, and sustainable energy needs in a manner that far exceeds the expected, while enriching the lives of employees by offering education and growth opportunities. We are currently in a new construction phase, but once completed, that will transition to a maintenance phase. Our Values: Integrity: We do the right thing Innovation: We anticipate change and embrace it to improve our performance Professionalism: We look and act the part Dedication: We go the extra mile Safety: We all watch out for each other Summary: We are looking to fill an immediate opening for an electrical apprentice. This position, as with all positions within Trinity Electric, will come with a road map to further elevate your career. If you are detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, passionate about helping people be successful and thrive in a fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team. Duties • Installing, maintaining, and repairing wiring and related electrical devices in commercial, industrial, and residential construction sites • Inspect existing electrical systems to identify and correct problems • Use industry related hand and power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc. • Measure, cut, bend, thread, and install wire, cable, and conduit systems • Splice and terminate wires at junction points • Troubleshoot equipment electrical systems and control circuits and build control panels from drawings • Adhere to all Trinity Electric and OSHA safety policies and procedures • Communicate effectively with field leads, foremen, and office staff • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers • Performs other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Work Environment • Lift 50 pounds from the ground and pull 50 pounds of force • Perform ladder climbing, wire pulling, and conduit pulling • Fully squat, stoop, or kneel while wearing a 25 pound tool belt • Maintain a standing position for long periods of time • Ability to work from heights off ladders, lifts, or reach booms at various heights • Must be able to distinguish wire colors • Work may be performed in a variety of extreme weather conditions • Work may be performed in high noise environments Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Must be able to obtain an electrical license in Kansas. Schedule Full-time; Weekend rotations; Overtime as necessary How to Apply Visit our website to apply today! www.trinityelectric.com Trinity Electric EEO Statement Trinity Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $32.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Weekends as needed Ability to Commute: • Garden City, KS (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Garden City, KS: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations
See More Details >>IES Electrical is seeking full-time Apprentice Electricians for work in Kansas and Nebraska as needed. Per Diem Eligibility Applies. Job Summary • Assists with all facets of electrical installation and other duties as directed by supervisor • Assist with operating equipment, concrete, and underground electrical • Complies with all company and customer safety policies and procedures. • Travel as required. Qualifications • One year prior experience as apprentice electrician preferred • State Electrical Apprentice license or ability to obtain upon hire • Ability to read a tape measure and construction documents • Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles Company Overview: IES Commercial, Inc. – Commercial & Industrial Division, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial & Industrial operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it. Benefits: Exceptional benefits including 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays and highly competitive pay in addition to PTO.
See More Details >>Do you like to take things apart and put them back together? Are you intrigued by electricity and eager to gain experience? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this opportunity is for you! Sunflower Electric Power Corporation's Great Bend, KS and Garden City, KS substation crews are now accepting applications for 2025 summer interns! This hands-on internship opportunity allows you to travel Sunflower's service area to inspect, install, test, and maintain electric transmission and distribution substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electronic systems. You will experience various aspects of construction and/or replacement of high voltage equipment. Beyond normally scheduled work, you also get to participate in higher intensity call-out situations! Opportunities: • Gain hands-on work experience in an electric utility to further your career. • Work side-by-side with an experienced and safety conscious crew that will help mentor and coach you. • Gain experience in reading and understanding construction and manufacturers’ drawings, schematic diagrams, and substation drawings. • Travel the countryside and work outdoors, within our service territory. • Provide support to achieve the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally sound transmission/substation infrastructure. Qualifications: • Currently enrolled in a post high school technical certification program in industrial electric, instrument and controls, or electronics • Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST) Test. • Refer to the Responsibility Outline for a complete list of qualifications. EEI Testing: We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here: EEI Practice Tests Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations. Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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