Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern - Des Moines, IA

Interstates•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern to support industrial electrical construction work in and around Des Moines, Iowa. Apprentice electricians work alongside journeyman electricians and other field teams on projects, helping install and maintain electrical systems while following safety standards. The role requires travel within a 200-mile radius of Des Moines; employees must live in or permanently relocate to the area and 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 according to the site 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 position involves outdoor work in varied weather and possible exposure to high or precarious places, electrical shock risks, dust, and confined spaces. Climbing and working at heights are expected; the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation associate program.
Must be permanently located in or around Des Moines, Iowa, or willing to permanently relocate there.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Able to travel in and around Des Moines within a radius of up to 200 miles.
Able to work more than 40 hours and no more than 60 hours per week; occasional weekend work may be required.
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in varied weather, and in conditions that may involve electrical shock risks and dust; must comply with safety standards.

Responsibilities

Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power and 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, including replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate power and 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.