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DJ Pre‑Apprentice Pipeline (Electrical HVAC

Plumbing

Sprinkler Fitting) Important: This is a talent‑pipeline posting, not an active opening. Please first review our Careers page for currently open Pre‑Apprentice roles and apply to the specific trade/segment if it's listed. If you don't see a matching opening—or you're a referral—apply here to join our pipeline. We'll reach out when opportunities align.

Why Dave Jones Dave

Jones is a full‑service mechanical contractor building careers and communities across Southern Wisconsin. We're known for high‑quality work in residential and commercial projects and for a culture that values customer service, craftsmanship, safety, and growth.

Our Core Values: Customer Focused Excellence

Family

Forward Thinking

Giving Back

Work Hard, Play Hard What This Pipeline Covers We welcome candidates interested in Pre‑Apprentice work across our four trades: Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Sprinkler Fitting (Fire Protection) We hire across two primary business areas: New Construction (commercial residential, & special projects new construction projects)

Service & Remodel What You'll Learn / Do (Typical Pre‑Apprentice Experience) Support field crews with material handling, site organization, and jobsite housekeeping

Use basic hand and power tools safely under guidance

Assist with install prep (e.g., cutting openings, staging equipment, loading/unloading)

Practice safety and quality basics, helping maintain clean, compliant work areas

Work as part of a team and develop trade awareness across New Construction or Service & Remodel environments (Actual tasks vary by trade and project.)

Responsible for leading, exemplifying and promoting the Dave Jones culture and holding team members accountable to all Dave Jones safety requirements.

Who Thrives Here

You're reliable, safety‑minded, and eager to learn

You enjoy hands‑on work and teamwork in a fast‑moving environment

You bring a positive attitude and show up ready to contribute—every day What To Expect After You Apply We'll review your application and keep it active in our talent pipeline

When a relevant Pre‑Apprentice opening is posted, we'll reach out if your background fits

Referrals will be connected to the appropriate recruiter for next steps Requirements Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Ability to work overtime as required

Schedule: 4 x 10 hour work days

Lift above 50lbs regularly

Walking, Lifting, Twisting, Climbing Ladders, and other physical requirements consistently for 90% of your day Benefits Compensation & Benefits Hourly Pay: $18 -20hr + 1.5x OT (commensurate with experience).

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement: 401(k) with company match.

Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays. Additional perks include training programs, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Your Pathway to Apprenticeship (ABC) Dave Jones offers opportunities to enter ABC Apprenticeship programs in Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and Sprinkler Fitting. Employees are considered after demonstrating reliability and performance on the job; our team conducts scheduled apprenticeship selection cycles during the year.

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...