Apprentice Instrument Electrician

City of Springfield, Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

City of Springfield is seeking applicants for Apprentice Instrument Electrician. This role is within the Office of Public Utilities, Division of Supv Maint (Instrument), located at CWLP DALLMAN SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701. The work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with potential for overtime. The starting rate is $28.0675/hour. This position is open to all applicants and is part of the IBEW Local 193 union. The final date to apply is 9/3/2026 at 5:59 PM.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Unrestricted 20/20 eyesight (vision correctable to 20/20 accepted) with no color blindness
Valid driver’s license at time of background
Demonstrate the self-motivation necessary to independently complete the apprenticeship program
8,000 hours of on-the-job training
A minimum of 576 hours of coursework while working under the guidance of a designated supervisor and foreman
Successfully complete all CWLP/IBEW JATC on-the-job training and coursework
Provide with application, a passing score of 6 or greater on the NJATC exam
Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position

Nice To Haves

Applicants who can verify (by providing undisputable documenting evidence) that they are participating in and in good standing, or have completed an accredited electrical apprenticeship recognized by the Electrical Training Alliance, and whose program utilized the ETA aptitude test requiring a score of 6 or better to enter said apprenticeship program, may qualify for a direct interview as determined by the JATC if apprenticeship opportunities are available.
Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Responsibilities

Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial control systems and instrumentation
Work with boiler processes, turbines, scrubber controls, CEM, and analytical instrumentation
Support PLCs, DCS, and digital and analog control systems
Assist with repair of control boards down to the component level
Support maintenance of variable frequency drives (VFDs), SCR drives, and DC drives
Assist with conduit installation, wiring, and terminations
Learn to interpret schematics, technical manuals, and construction drawings
Apply algebraic formulas for equipment calibration
Complete material, service, and maintenance requisitions