Apprentice Electrician, Commercial Self Perform
- Pay
- $21 – $31 per hour
- Location
- Buffalo, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
Apprentice Electrician, Commercial Self Perform | Tesla (Energy - Solar & Storage)
Location: Buffalo, New York | Req ID: 277461 | Job Type: Full-time
What to Expect
As an Apprentice Electrician with the Tesla Energy Commercial Deployment team you will have the opportunity to work under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Electrician on all phases of commercial PV, energy storage and super charging stations: Skills in all areas of electrical are not necessarily required, but the job can and will involve a variety of electrical disciplines and a strong candidate will be able to perform a variety of electrical tasks from distribution/production power, lighting and low voltage.
Working as a team with the entire energy department, the apprentice electrician assist with new installation of: power distribution, transformers, lighting, and electrical equipment 480 VAC up to 1000VDC, Inverters, Batteries, DC strings Under the guidance of a Licensed Electrician. This role is 80% travel.
What You'll Do
- Maintaining and troubleshooting various types of electrical components
- Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints
- Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
- Performs a wide variety of job scopes.(Installing modules, racking and any other required tasks assign
- Displays positive attitudes and practices good work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company
- Complete tasks in a timely manner and provide feedback
What You'll Bring
- Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities, must have a valid drivers license and must be a Registered Trainee with the DIR or able to register and enroll in a state approved trainee course
- Knowledge of basic electrical theory and Ohms law and must have 1-4 years of electrical experience, knowledge of using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment
- Able to size conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book; experience working with 120/208, 480/277 VAC, ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics
- Ability to install electrical equipment, ability to produce parts lists and work plans based off drawings or field walks and routing, ability to produce as-built drawing for work performed, ability to test and commission all work per Tesla procedures
- Ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required, strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures
- Ability to lift atleast 50 lbs. frequently, ability to work in high elevation, ability to work in extreme environments, ability to perform repetitious duties for prolonged periods, ability to lift at least 50 pounds frequently, have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management; must have a high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with other people OSHA10 or 30, CPR plus Reach Fork, Boom Lift, Manlift, Forklift certification is a plus
- Ability to travel to numerous sites daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice with flexibility to work on weekends and/or overtime along with overnight stay to support Tesla’s critical mission
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
- Electrician I - $20.61 - $30.87/hour
- Electrician II - $23.49 - $35.19/hour
- Electrician III - $26.73 - $40.05/hour
- Electrician IV - $30.42 - $45.54/hour
- Electrician V - $34.74 - $52.02/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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