Quick Start Program - Lexington

Interested in getting into the electrical trade? If you are:

• Ready to start a long-term, stable career
• Interested in learning a trade
• Excited about working full-time while participating in our Apprenticeship Program
• then we want to talk to you!

The Amteck Quick Start program provides paid training for 4 weeks with immediate hire opportunities upon completion of the program. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basic electricity, other construction applications, various types of electrical construction opportunities available to them, and the fundamentals of job safety. In addition, all participants will be provided with a set of tools to begin their career in the electrical trade.

Participants will be hired as full-time employees at $18/hour and transition to roles as electricians, low voltage/fire alarm technicians, or other positions at Amteck after completing the program.

In addition to the training, participants will be eligible to enroll in our apprenticeship program shortly after starting their full-time employment and be eligible for pay raises upon completion of each semester of the program, every 6 months, and will give you the opportunity to learn the National Electric Code to prepare for a state journeyman license exam. Many of our graduating apprentices are later promoted to estimators, procurement associates, foreman, and superintendents.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience with basic hand and power tools
• Familiarity with reading tape measures
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a rewarding career

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short-term disability
• 8 paid holidays
• 2 weeks of vacation per year

Check out our YouTube channel and social media to learn more about what we do and the Amteck culture that makes our employees and customers want to work with Amteck for the long haul.

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In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.