About this opportunity
Davis H Elliot Company, Inc. lists this Industrial Construction Trainee - Electrical opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).
Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.
Job Description
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Industrial Construction Trainees supporting the installation of electrical systems on a large-scale industrial project. This role is ideal for candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, and willing to perform physically demanding work in a construction environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with installation of electrical infrastructure, including pulling medium voltage cable by hand
Perform general heavy labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, staging materials, and site cleanup
Support crews with tool handling, equipment setup, and daily work activities
Follow all company and site-specific safety procedures at all times
Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor construction environment
Qualifications Ability to perform strenuous physical labor (lifting, pulling, working on feet for extended periods)
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude
Ability to follow directions and work safely around active construction operations
Prior construction or electrical experience is a plus, but not required
Bilingual is a plus, but not required
Drug and Background screenings required
Benefits/Culture
Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
401K w/ company match
Employee Stock Ownership Program
State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
Paid Vacation
Servant Leadership Training
Uniforms and PPE provided
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: x1504Email:
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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