Apprentice Electrician - Nebraska

Interstates•Omaha, NE

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is seeking an Apprentice Electrician interested in becoming licensed through its DOL-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program. The role supports industrial electrical construction projects and works alongside journeyman electricians and field leaders. The position is based in the Omaha, Nebraska area and requires travel within a radius of up to 200 miles. Candidates must live permanently in or around 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 work hours vary depending on the job site and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, and occasional weekend work may be required. The work environment can include high or precarious places, electrical-shock hazards, outdoor weather, heights, confined spaces, and dust; the noise level is usually moderate. Employees are expected to comply with safety standards.

Requirements

Interest in becoming licensed through a DOL-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Permanently reside in or around the office location, or be willing to permanently relocate.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license.
Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, and in conditions involving electrical hazards, outdoor weather, and dust while complying with safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or associate degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, instrumentation, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.

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 power equipment.
Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
Perform minor repairs, such as 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.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus short- and long-term disability insurance and group life insurance.
Company discount perk program.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Flexible schedule.
End-of-fiscal-year bonus 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.