2012 APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:          Apprentice Electrician (Inside Wireman)           Starting Wage Approx: $20.88/hr

This is a five year apprenticeship program. Apprentices work during the day and attend classes two nights per week. A Journeyman certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

 

When:          The Contra Costa County Electrical Apprenticeship Program is currently not accepting new applications.  We will again open for new applications in January 2013. **

 

Tests:             Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be scheduled for the following steps.

                         Notification will be verbal/or by mail.  Eligibility will be determined by the Committee.

 

1.     The NJATC Aptitude Test (including Algebra and Function and a Reading Comprehension test) (see: www.njatc.org website for more information)

2.     Oral interview only if a qualifying score is achieved on the aptitude test.

 

Duties:

The Apprentice Electrician works directly under the supervision of and assists a qualified Journeyman Electrician in installing or maintaining a variety of approved wiring methods for distribution of electrical light, heat, power, radio and signaling utilization systems in existing or new buildings under construction of residential, commercial and industrial occupancies; including street and highway lighting, traffic signal and other outdoor above and below grade installations.

 

Minimum Requirements:  Each applicant must:

1. Be 18 years of age or older, with proof of identification, such as a drivers’ license or identification card issued by the D.M.V. (Must have a valid drivers’ license at time of indenture).
2. Be a High School graduate or equivalent.
3. Have completed one full year (2 semesters) of algebra in High School or one semester of algebra in College or Adult School with a passing grade of “C” or better.
4. Applicants will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
5. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

What to turn in on the date you make application:

1. Proof of identification.
2. An official sealed copy of your High School Transcripts signed by the Registrar’s Office (No Diplomas) or an official GED certificate which must include your graduation date and proof of meeting the algebra requirement. If you did not take algebra in High School, you must also provide your College or Adult School Transcripts as proof of meeting the algebra requirement. The burden of proof is the applicant’s responsibility. (NJATC online Tech Math Course will meet the algebra requirement)  NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. All records must be presented in English.

 

You can mail or hand deliver the transcripts prior to making application to the:

Electrical Training Center, 1255 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553.

Please call IBEW Local Union 302 at 925/228-2302 if you have any questions.

 

** Unless canceled at will of the Committee for cause. Additional dates may be added.