Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern - Omaha, NE

Interstates • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern in the Omaha, Nebraska area. The role supports electrical construction projects and works alongside journeyman and foreman electricians. Candidates must be enrolled in an electrical technology course and seeking an associate degree in electrical construction, instrumentation, or a similar field. The role offers participation in the company’s Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program for candidates interested in becoming licensed.

The position requires travel in and around Omaha, within a radius of up to 200 miles. Employees must permanently live near the office location or be willing to relocate there, and must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends may apply under company policy.

Start times, break times, and work hours vary by jobsite and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60. Occasional weekend work may be required. Work may involve heights, confined spaces, electrical-shock hazards, outdoor weather, and dust; employees must follow safety standards. The environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an electrical technology course and seeking an associate degree in electrical construction, instrumentation, or a similar field.
• Interested in becoming licensed through the Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Able to travel in and around Omaha, Nebraska, within a radius of up to 200 miles.
• Permanently located in or around the office location, or willing to permanently relocate there.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, and in conditions involving electrical-shock risk, outdoor weather, and dust.
• Comply with safety standards.
• Able to work more than 40 hours and up to 60 hours per week; occasional weekend work may be required.

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 powered equipment.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and fastening wiring, conduit, motors, and other objects.
• Perform minor repairs, such as 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

• Company discount perk program with discounts from brands across the country.
• Per diem/travel pay or FAVR program benefits, as applicable.
• Family- and safety-focused culture.
• Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time.
• Company-issued cordless Milwaukee tool kit.
• Double pay for Sunday work and triple pay for occasional holiday work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree