12R Interior Electrician

DC Army National Guard; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill support

Federal and state tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student loan repayment program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is looking for Interior Electricians to install and repair electrical systems essential for operations. Responsibilities include inspecting power distribution systems and installing electrical hardware.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and an interest in electricity. Benefits include paid training, monthly paychecks, and retirement plans. Join and enjoy a rewarding career serving your country while gaining vital skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in electricity, science, and math is essential for this role.
• Ability to use trade tools and read blueprints is necessary.
• Candidates must pass a physical exam and meet citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect power distribution systems and detect shorts.
• Install and wire electrical hardware including transformers and switches.

Skills

Fundamentals of electricity

Electrical circuit troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Interest in electricity, science, and math

Ability to use hand tools

Preference for doing physical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Interior Electricians serve as overseers of electricity and are essential to the operations of the Army National Guard. They light the way for their crews by installing and repairing wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings.

As an Interior Electrician, you will install and wire electrical hardware such as transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers. You must know how to use trade tools, read blueprints and wiring plans, and use test meters to ensure the safety of electrical work and systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect power distribution systems, detect shorts in wires, and identify faulty equipment

Skills & Training

• Fundamentals of electricity
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting
• Safety procedures

• Interest in electricity, science, and math
• Ability to use hand tools
• Preference for doing physical work

Training Program

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you will learn to perform tasks as a beginner interior electrician. As your skills increase, you will take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other soldiers and coordinating, supervising, and planning electrical layouts.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill support
• Federal and state tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Weekend pay for non‑prior service candidates typically between $200 and $250 per drill weekend

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements