Apprentice Electrician Tech College Grad - Sioux City, IA

Interstates • Sioux City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician in the Sioux City, Iowa area. The role supports industrial electrical construction projects and offers candidates the opportunity to pursue licensure through the company’s Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Apprentice electricians work with journeyman electricians and field leaders to install, handle, and maintain electrical equipment and materials.

The position requires travel in and around Sioux City, within a radius of up to 200 miles. Employees must live permanently near the office location or be willing to relocate permanently, 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 working hours vary by project site and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours per week, up to 60 hours, and occasional weekend work may be required. The job involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights and in confined spaces, with exposure to electrical-shock risks, dust, and high or precarious locations. The usual noise level is moderate. Employees are expected to follow safety standards.

Interstates describes its culture as team-oriented, safety-focused, and committed to quality work, employee development, and community involvement.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a certificate or associate degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation.
• Candidates must be interested in becoming licensed through the company’s DOL-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Must be permanently located in or around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate there.
• Must be able to travel in and around Sioux City, Iowa, within a radius of up to 200 miles.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces and in conditions that may include electrical-shock risk, dust, and all outside weather conditions.
• Must comply with applicable safety standards.
• Employees work more than 40 hours per week and no more than 60 hours; 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, including 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.
• Complete other duties assigned by field leaders.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and group life insurance.
• Company discount program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Flexible schedule.
• 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 tailored to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree