Description:

Apprentice Electrician

(Full-Time)

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides.

Job Description:

An Apprentice Electrician is skilled in the areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across a variety of buildings and high-profile venues. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-changing environments, enjoys problem-solving, and delivers safe, high-quality work. Electrical work will be centered around events and complex facility operations. This is a full-time, on-site role at COTA that will consist of weekend work and a range of various working hours depending on the season.

Requirements:

Requirements & Essential Functions:

Install, trouble shoot, and repair electrical systems, panels, outlets, conduit, and lighting
Perform preventive maintenance and electrical upgrades across multiple buildings and venues
Coordinate temporary power setups for large-scale events and race weekends.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and site plans.
Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and OSHA regulations
Support emergency power systems and event response as needed.
Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
Collaborate with other trades and contractors on projects and renovations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Valid Texas Apprentice Electrician License (required)
Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships.
Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve bottom line performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation.
Ability to make tough decisions, gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization.
Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.
Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 4–6 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience.
Strong understanding of power distribution, low-voltage systems, and high-capacity load demands
Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and on elevated platforms or lifts.
Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays during events
Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in sports venues, arenas, or event-based environments
Familiarity with backup generators, lighting control systems, and kitchen equipment power needs

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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