About the role
Position Summary
The Trainee is an entry-level role responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway electrical infrastructure including traffic signals, highway lighting, and underground systems. This position focuses on developing foundational construction and electrical skills while working under direct supervision of experienced crew members.
The Trainee will gain hands-on experience in a field environment while learning safe work practices and becoming familiar with project standards and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist with installation of:
Traffic signal components (signal heads, poles, cabinets)
Roadway lighting systems (fixtures, poles, wiring)
Underground conduit systems and duct banks
Pull boxes, handholes, and foundations
Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment
Assist with digging, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation
Handle and organize materials safely and efficiently
Follow direction from Technicians, Electricians, and Foremen
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
No prior experience required; construction experience is a plus
Willingness to learn and develop trade skills
Additional Requirements, Skills, Abilities:
Strong work ethic and dependability
Ability to work in a team environment
Basic mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn and accept direction
Good communication and listening skills
Attention to detail
Safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Wages
Health Insurance: 3 plans to choose from through United Health Care (Effective Date of Hire)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Employee Paid Policies Available: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Policies
401(k) with Company Matching: (Effective Date of Hire)
Paid Holidays (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
Paid Time Off (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Performance Evaluations Program
Arrow SWAG Store (Company-Logo Clothing and Merchandise)
Power Tool Incentive Program
Safety, Skills, and Leadership Development/Training
Electrical License Continuing Education and Renewals Paid
One Team! One Arrow!
Come Energize your Career with Arrow Electric!
We are growing and looking for talent to grow with us.
Since 1957, Arrow Electric has provided trustworthy, dependable, and cost-effective Electrical, Installations, and Services with the highest quality workmanship. We embrace expanding technologies and maintain a highly trained workforce to keep us at the forefront of our industry.
Arrow Electric highly values our Team Members, striving to put employees first and continually working for better ways to improve the Employee Experience. As a company, Arrow Electric is large enough to offer a truly diverse set of work environments ranging in size and scope but still provide individual career attention that focuses on your personal growth towards success.
When you join the Arrow Team, you are joining a company that lives and breathes its Core Values and one driven each day by our Core Purpose: “Empowering Our People To Power Our Partners and Communities.”
We will set goals and expectations. We will challenge you to achieve personal excellence.
That is the One Arrow Way to Career Success that comes with Arrow Opportunity!