Apprentice Electrician Tech College Grad - Central MN

Interstates•Brainerd, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician in the central Minnesota region. The role is intended for candidates interested in becoming licensed through the company’s Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Apprentice electricians support industrial electrical construction projects and work alongside journeyman and foreman electricians. The position requires travel in and around Brainerd, Minnesota, within a radius of up to 200 miles. Applicants must be permanently located in the central Minnesota region and have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends may apply under company policy. Work start times, break times, and hours vary by jobsite and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours per week and no more than 60 hours per week. Weekend work may occasionally be required. The role involves working outdoors in varied weather and may include exposure to heights, electrical shock hazards, confined spaces, and dust; the usual noise level is moderate. Employees are expected to comply with safety standards. Compensation is $22.40 per hour. Interstates offers retirement, insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, incentives, travel-related benefits where applicable, advancement opportunities, company-provided tools, and education and licensing assistance.

Requirements

Certificate or associate degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation.
Interest in becoming licensed through a Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Permanent location in or around central Minnesota.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel in and around Brainerd, Minnesota, within a radius of up to 200 miles.
Ability to work more than 40 and no more than 60 hours per week; occasional weekend work may be required.
Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather conditions, and in environments that may involve electrical shock risks and dust, while complying with safety standards.

Responsibilities

Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power or hand tools.
Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, and tuggers.
Install conductors in raceway and cable tray using manual and power equipment.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
Perform minor repairs, including replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate power or hand tools.
Load, transport, and unload materials, equipment, tools, and supplies, and furnish them to journeyman and foreman electricians.
Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
Perform housekeeping duties as required.
Perform other duties assigned by field leaders.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; group life insurance; and other benefits.
Company discount perk program.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Flexible schedule to support work/life balance.
Bonus incentives, including end-of-fiscal-year incentives and merit increases.
Per diem/travel pay or FAVR program benefits, as applicable.
Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time.
Advancement opportunities aligned with employees’ long-term goals.
Company-issued cordless Milwaukee tool kit.
Continuing education and journeyman licensing renewal assistance.
Double pay for Sunday work and triple pay for occasional holiday work.
Family- and safety-focused team culture.