JOB DESCRIPTION
Includes the installation, operation,
maintenance and repair of all electrical wiring and
electrical equipment used in construction; the alteration
and repair of buildings, structures, bridges, street
and highway work, tunnels, etc.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Program is
a five (5) year program that includes 8,000 hours of
on-the-job training and 180 hours per year of related
instruction.
Applications are accepted year round and interviews
are held once or twice a year in each local
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a high
school graduate or have a Certificate of Equivalency
(GED).
- Must have completed a full year of high school algebra
or one post high school algebra course.
- Must provide copy of birth certificate
- Must provide
official high school transcripts.
- Must have a qualifying
score on the NJATC electrical aptitude test (to be
arranged by
HIRING AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
After taking
the required apptitude test, applicant will go through
an oral interview procedure with the Joint Apprenticeship
and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) . If selected
into the program, there will be a probationary period
within the first 2,000 hours of on-the-job training.
A drug test will be required before applicant is indentured.
Tools
Needed
Electrician's knife, pencil, six-foot rule,
cutting pliers, combination pliers, screwdrivers,
hammers, wrenches,
reamers, extensions, chisels, etc.
Transportation Requirements
Worker must provide own transportation
and maintain drivers’ license.
Hours
Eight (8) hours daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Wages
Starts at 50% of a journeyworker's
wage, with a 5% increase approximately every six months
Union Dues
Union dues and entrance fee may be different
with each local. Please check with Business Agents. Geographical areas covered:
States of North Dakota, South Dakota, with the exception
of the southern halves of Yankton, Clay and Union counties;
and the following counties of Minnesota: Kittson, Roseau,
Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, Mahnomen,
Clay, Becker, Wilkin, Ottertail, Grant, Douglas, Pipestone,
Murray, Rock, Nobles and Traverse.
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