Electrical Apprentice

City of Battle Creek (MI); Springfield (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Battle Creek (MI) is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices and equipment. You will work under supervision in the WWTP Maintenance section and gain hands-on experience to progress toward Journeyman status.

As you complete 8,000 hours of training over five years and 576 hours of formal education, you will prepare to take the State Journeyman exam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with DOT Medical Card required.
• Complete 8000 hours of training under City Apprenticeship over five years.
• Complete 576 hours of formal education under Apprenticeship program.
• Active Apprenticeship Card through the State of Michigan.
• Pass State of Michigan Journeyman test after apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment and devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors; controls; electrical wiring; and components up to 8.3kV, single and three phase.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Perform simple and complex electrical and electronic tests.
• Select electrical components and design simple electrical circuits.
• Maintain records and prepare written reports and recommendations on electrical equipment and controls.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks on electronic controls and components.
• Install and maintain electronic devices.
• Perform complex troubleshooting tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and combined motor control and alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair variable speed motor controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Layout, cut, bend, threads, assembles and install conduit.
• Soldering and electronic assembly of electronic components.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering

Conduit layout/install

Electronic testing

Electrical wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Motors & controls knowledge

Job description

Performs semiskilled work assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices and equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the moderate supervision of the Supervisor - WWTP Maintenance.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, an Electrical Apprentice should be able to perform the essential functions of a Journeyman Electrician.

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment and devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors; controls; electrical wiring; and components up to 8.3kV, single and three phase.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Perform simple and complex electrical and electronic tests.
• Select electrical components and design simple electrical circuits.
• Maintain records and prepare written reports and recommendations on electrical equipment and controls.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks on electronic controls and components.
• Install and maintain electronic devices.
• Perform complex troubleshooting tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and combined motor control and alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair variable speed motor controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Layout, cut, bend, threads, assembles and install conduit.
• Soldering and electronic assembly of electronic components.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan with a valid DOT Medical Card upon hire.
• Complete 8000 hours of training under the City of Battle Creek's Apprenticeship program over five years.
• Complete 576 hours of formal education under the City of Battle Creek's Apprenticeship program over five years.
• Hold an active Apprenticeship Card through the State of Michigan.
• Pass State of Michigan Journeyman's test at the successful completion of the City of Battle Creek's Apprenticeship program to become a City of Battle Creek Electrical Journeyman.