Apprentice Electrician – Entry Level

Precision Electric, Inc. | Columbia, MO Area
Starting Pay: $18–$20 per hour
Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
No Electrical Experience Required

Learn a skilled trade. Get paid while you grow. Build a career you’re proud of.

Enjoy working with your hands, figuring out how things work, and seeing the results of your effort? Precision Electric is hiring an entry-level Apprentice Electrician for commercial construction and remodeling projects in the Columbia area.

You don’t need electrical experience to get started. Bring dependability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. You’ll work alongside experienced electricians, develop practical skills, and take on more responsibility as you progress.

What We Offer

Starting pay of $18–$20 per hour.
Employee health insurance
Company-paid employee dental and vision insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid, hands-on learning alongside experienced electricians.
A 90-day performance review to discuss your progress, provide feedback, and set goals for your continued development.
Normal work hours of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Benefits become available after a 90-day waiting period.

Why Precision Electric?

We’re a second-generation electrical contractor that takes pride in quality craftsmanship and the people behind the work. You’ll help build and improve commercial spaces in our community while developing skills you can use throughout your career.

Our values guide how we work: Be Honest. Embrace Innovation. Quality Craftsmanship. Continued Collaboration.

We value people who ask questions, follow through, help their teammates, and care about getting the details right.

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of experienced electricians, you’ll:

Help install conduit, wiring, electrical boxes, lighting, and devices.
Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, and installation equipment.
Measure, prepare materials, and assist with jobsite layout.
Learn to read drawings and follow installation instructions.
Organize tools and materials and keep work areas clean.
Follow safety procedures and communicate with your crew.

You’ll start with the fundamentals, including material handling and cleanup, and build your installation skills as you learn.

What We’re Looking For

Dependability: Arrive on time and ready to work.
Willingness to learn: Ask questions, accept feedback, and practice new skills.
Attention to detail: Take pride in your work and follow instructions.
Teamwork: Treat coworkers, customers, tools, and jobsites with respect.
Safety awareness: Follow procedures and speak up when you’re unsure.
Reliable transportation to assigned reporting locations in the Columbia area.
Ability to perform construction tasks such as standing, bending, using ladders, and moving tools and materials, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

No previous electrical experience is required. Experience with tools, mechanical work, construction, or hands-on projects is helpful, but not required. We welcome applicants starting their first trade career or making a career change.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply through Indeed and tell us why you’re interested in becoming an electrician.

Your experience doesn’t have to come from a construction job. Tell us about something you’ve built, repaired, learned, or taken responsibility for. We want to hear what you can bring to the team.

Precision Electric, Inc. — Do it with Precision.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Precision Electric Inc.

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