Dallas-Fort Worth
Apprentice Electrician Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth
Starting a career in electrical work can be the perfect move if you're ready to learn, work hard, and build toward a journeyman license. Let Skinner connect you with the commercial contractors who will get you there.
We place apprentice electricians with construction firms across Dallas-Fort Worth. Most candidates are working within 1–3 days of applying.
1–3 day placement
Competitive pay
Benefits & perks
Flexibility & support
The Role
What Does an Apprentice Electrician Do?
Apprentice electricians work alongside licensed electricians to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on commercial construction projects. In new construction, that means hands-on involvement at every phase, from rough-in layout and conduit runs to device installation, fixture trim-out, and punch list work as buildings move toward completion.
The work is physically demanding and varies by project phase. Apprentices who advance quickly in this trade tend to be the ones who show up consistently, follow instructions carefully, and treat every task (including material handling and staging) as a learning experience and chance to grow.
Common Duties & Responsibilities
- Pull wire, run conduit, and help install electrical boxes, devices, and fixtures
- Assist with rough-in work, including layout, drilling, mounting, and cable routing
- Install outlets, switches, panels, lighting, and related components under supervision
- Read basic blueprints, schematics, and jobsite instructions
- Test circuits, verify connections, and help troubleshoot electrical issues
- Load, unload, organize, and stage tools, materials, and equipment
- Follow safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas
- Support licensed electricians during inspections, punch list work, and final adjustments
- Follow job site safety procedures and company standards
Candidate Fit
What We're Looking For
We work with electricians across a range of experience levels. Here's what most of our clients are looking for, especially in apprentice roles (Skinner can help with some of these prerequisites):
Be Teachable
You take direction well, ask good questions, and understand that learning the trade right takes time and attention.
Pay Attention to Details
You work carefully, double-check your connections, and understand that accuracy on an active job site matters.
Always Put Safety First
You follow safety procedures without being reminded, keep your work area organized, and look out for the people around you.
- Willingness to learn commercial electrical work under the supervision of a licensed electrician
- Basic familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment helpful
- Ability to read basic blueprints and follow jobsite instructions
- Enrollment in or willingness to pursue a formal apprenticeship program often required or strongly preferred
- OSHA 10 certification or willingness to work toward one
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong attendance record
- Ability to follow instructions and work well on active job sites
- High school diploma or GED preferred
The Skinner Way
Why Work With Skinner?
We Move Fast
When you apply with Skinner, you're not waiting weeks to hear back. Most of our candidates are placed within 1–3 days, and that's because we've built lasting relationships with commercial contractors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Your Safety Comes First
Active construction sites move fast, and safety is never optional. Skinner offers PPE to workers we place and will help you meet any site-specific training or certification requirements before your first day.
We Offer More Than Just a Paycheck
Skinner pays competitively. Check out our recent wage guide to see what workers in your trade are earning. Beyond pay, we offer health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and workers' comp, not to mention other perks that accrue the longer you stay with us.
We're Here for You
Life doesn't stop when work gets busy, and Skinner doesn't disappear after your first day on the job. We stay in your corner because taking care of our people is how we operate. That's the Skinner way.
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1–3 day placement | Competitive pay | Benefits & perks | Flexibility & support
FAQs on Apprentice Electrician
No prior electrical experience is required for most apprentice electrician positions Skinner fills. What employers are looking for at this level is reliability, a willingness to learn, and the physical ability to handle the demands of an active construction site. A high school diploma or GED is commonly expected, and enrollment in a formal apprenticeship program is often required or strongly preferred.
You should arrive with your personal hand tools, appropriate PPE, and any required certifications such as OSHA 10. Skinner offers PPE to workers we place and will walk you through exactly what a specific assignment requires before your first day. If you have questions about what to bring or prepare, our team is available to help.
Most candidates Skinner works with are placed within 1–3 days. That's possible because we have long-standing relationships with commercial contractors across Dallas-Fort Worth. Apply once and we'll get to work connecting you with the right opportunity.
An apprentice electrician works under the supervision of a licensed journeyman or master electrician and is in the process of learning the trade. Apprentices handle tasks like wire pulling, conduit runs, device installation, and material staging while building the hands-on hours and classroom training required for licensure. A journeyman electrician has completed their apprenticeship, passed a licensing exam, and is qualified to perform electrical work independently. Most apprenticeships take four to five years to complete.
Most formal electrical apprenticeships take four to five years to complete and combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction in electrical theory, codes, and safety. The exact requirements vary by state, apprenticeship program, and specialty. In Texas, apprentices typically work toward a journeyman license through a state-approved program and must accumulate a set number of work hours alongside their coursework.
In Texas, electricians are licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Most apprentices start by registering with TDLR as an apprentice electrician and then work under a licensed journeyman or master electrician to accumulate the required on-the-job hours. Many apprentices also enroll in a formal apprenticeship program through a trade school, union, or contractor association that combines field experience with classroom instruction in electrical theory, codes, and safety. Once an apprentice completes the required hours and coursework, they can sit for the journeyman electrician exam.