What They Do
The electrician's work is divided into broad categories such as new construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair. Although the work is different, the physical and mental requirements are consistent. Much of the work involves installation, assembling, testing, repairing, layout and design of electrical wiring, fixtures and apparatus used for power, light, heating, air conditioning and many types of control systems. Many jobs now incorporate fiber optics and computers.
Working Conditions
Work is done both indoors and outdoors in all temperatures, weather and environmental conditions. The trade requires physical effort for lifting and carrying materials. Since much of the work is performed from ladders, scaffolds and power lifts, electricians must be comfortable working at a variety of heights. Most job functions require the use of hand and power tools.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years at time of selection (minimum 17 years to apply)
- Geometry, Trigonometry, physics, chemistry, science, industrial art, mechanical drawing and CAD recommended
- Computer literacy
- High School graduate, GED or Associate's Degree or higher
- Posses and maintain a driver's license
- Legally reside in the United States
Application Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and official transcript
- One full year of high school algebra with a passing grade or an equivalent post high school course with passing grade
- Attendance records and grades are reviewed as well as work history, experience and past performance
- Qualifying score on the Committee designated aptitude test
- Submit a DD-214 if applicable
- Personal interview
- Pass drug screening test
Apprenticeship
- 5 year program
- Minimum 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
- 184 hours per year of related classroom instruction
- CPR, First Aid and OSHA training
- Indentured to the Cleveland Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee and assigned to an electrical contractor signatory to IBEW Local 38
- Pay starts at 30% of Journeyman wage
- Probationary period of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and completion of classroom training
- Wage increases every period determined by work and classroom performance
- College credit for related classroom instruction
Job Opportunities
Foreman, superintendent, estimator, project manager, electrical inspector and electrical contractor
Application and Information
Contact Gene Stepanik at:
Cleveland Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
9333 Sweet Valley Dr.
Valley View, Ohio 44125
216-573-0400
www.njatc.org
www.ibew38.org
Please note that tuition for the Cleveland Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is currently $110.00 per semester and text books average about $400.00 per year.