Apprentice Electrician - Nebraska

Interstates•Lincoln, NE

14h

About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician in Nebraska to support industrial electrical construction projects. The position is intended for candidates interested in becoming licensed through the company’s Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices work with journeyman electricians and field leaders to install and maintain electrical systems and equipment while following jobsite safety standards. Work locations and schedules vary with project sites and stages. Travel is required in and around Nebraska, within up to a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located near the office location or 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. Employees may work more than 40 hours, up to 60 hours per week; weekend work may occasionally be required. The role involves work outdoors in varying weather, at heights and in confined spaces, with possible exposure to electrical shock risks, dust, and high or precarious places. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Candidates must be comfortable working in these conditions and complying with safety standards.

Requirements

Interest in becoming licensed through the Department of Labor-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be permanently located in or around the office location or willing to permanently relocate.
Must be willing to travel in and around Nebraska, within up to a 200-mile radius.
Must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in varying weather, and in environments with possible dust, electrical shock risks, and high or precarious places.
Must comply 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 powered equipment.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
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.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability 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.