Apprentice Electrician Tech College Grad - Sioux City, IA

Interstates•Sioux City, IA

4d•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. Apprentices work alongside journeyman and foreman electricians to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment while following safety standards. The position requires travel in and around Sioux City 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, breaks, and work hours vary based on the project site and stage. Employees work more than 40 and no more than 60 hours per week; weekend work may occasionally be required. Work often involves exposure to heights and other precarious places, electrical-shock risks, outdoor weather, confined spaces, and potentially dusty conditions. The role requires climbing and working at heights. The typical noise level is moderate. Candidates are expected to be comfortable with these conditions and comply with safety standards.

Requirements

Interested in becoming licensed through a Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Certificate or associate degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation.
Able to travel in and around Sioux City, Iowa, up to a 200-mile radius.
Permanently located near the office location or willing to permanently relocate there.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Able to work more than 40 and no more than 60 hours per week; weekend work may occasionally be required.
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in varying weather, and in conditions involving electrical-shock risk and possible dust.
Able to comply with applicable safety standards.

Responsibilities

Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power and 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, including 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, along with short- and long-term disability and group life insurance.
Company discount 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.
Family- and safety-focused team culture.