JOB DESCRIPTION
Includes the
installation of wires and equipment that deliver current
in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical
systems. This includes work on new or old buildings,
houses, power plants and other similar places.
Work can be either indoors or outdoors, and is sometimes
in bad weather. It may be in high places or with high
voltage current, either of which is hazardous.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Applications accepted year-round for
entry into the Apprenticeship Program. There is a $20
application fee.
St.
Paul Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and
Training Committee
1330 Conway Street, Suite 150
St. Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-8746
The apprenticeship
program itself is 5-years /8,000 hours of on-the-job
training, and 200 hours of related training each year.
A trades school
graduate of a Construction Electricity Program may test
out of 1600 hours of their apprenticeship resulting
in a four (4) year apprenticeship.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years or older. Bring a copy of birth
certificate or social security card.
- Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Must have one year High School or post HS algebra.
- Must submit high school transcript or GED
scores.
- Have and maintain a drivers license.
- Obtain a score of 4 or higher on the NJATC Electrical
Aptitude test. Test is given quarterly and is
arranged through the JATC office at least 30 days
before the test.
- May submit an Electrical Construction Trade School
transcript.
HIRING AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Interviews are scheduled as needed.
Applicants will be interviewed by
the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, which is made up
of 4 representatives from management and 4 from the
local union.
Once interviewed,
an applicant will be ranked in descending order, according
to their total composite score (which includes the interview,
grades received in day-school program, high school grades,
etc.). They will remain on the Eligible Apprentice Applicant
List for two years.
The Apprenticeship Office refers all
apprentice jobs. Apprentices are sent to work in order
of interview ratings.
Tools Needed
Electrician's
knife, pencil, ruler, cutting pliers, combination pliers,
screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, hacksaw, chisels, etc.
Costs are about $600.
Transportation Requirements
Worker must provide own transportation. Hours
Eight (8) hours daily between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m.
Wages
Apprentice
wages are based on a percentage of journey level wages.
1st year apprentice starts at 40% of what the journeyperson
makes; 2nd year 45%; 3rd year 60%; 4th year 75% and
the fifth year 90%.
Current Journeyman rate is $34.60 per hour.
Union Dues
The initiation fee is $100.
Note: There is a probationary period
of about 90 days or 500 hours. Once this period is over,
apprentice will become a member of the union.
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