About the role
Pay: $14.00 to $18.00 per hour
Description
Residential Electrical Apprentice
Ostrom | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time
Power up a career that's only getting bigger.
EV chargers, generators, panel upgrades: homes are running on more power than ever, and the Roanoke Valley needs more electricians to keep up. Ostrom is looking for an Electrical Apprentice who wants to learn the trade from the ground up, get paid while doing it, and work toward a license and a truck of their own. No experience needed. Apprentices are enrolled in Ostrom University, our in-house training program built to fast-track you toward becoming a licensed electrician.
What You'll Do
Work alongside lead electricians installing and repairing main panels, subpanels, lighting, outlets, switches, generators, and EV chargers
Learn to safely track down faults, outages, tripped breakers, and wiring issues
Build your knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), circuit layouts, and electrical diagnostics
Get hands-on with the tools and diagnostic equipment of the trade
Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll
Protect every customer's home with drop cloths and shoe covers, and leave it spotless
Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into
Follow all safety protocols, OSHA standards, NFPA 70E guidelines, and local electrical codes
Requirements
What You Bring
A strong work ethic and the drive to become a licensed electrician
Mechanical and math aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools
Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in attics, crawl spaces, and all kinds of weather
Prior electrical, construction, or hands-on experience is a plus, but not required
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
Why Ostrom
Ostrom has served the Roanoke Valley for decades across electrical, plumbing, heating, and air, and we're growing. We've built a positive, employee-focused place to work, with a clear path toward your electrical license and your own truck.
Ostrom University training, with a fast track to lead technician
No out-of-town work and no 24/7 on-call
Full-time, year-round work
Bonus program
Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-provided uniforms and major tool assistance
If you want a career with real demand and real growth, we want to hear from you.