Job Specifications
Memphis, TN
On-site
Starting at 37,700/year
2 months ago
Apprenticeship
Entry Level
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Memphis Electrical JATC provides the highest quality training to those interested in a career in the various fields within the electrical industry. We train apprentices to become an Inside Journeyman Wireman. Inside Journeyman Wireman are electrical workers who install the power, lighting, controls and other electrical equipment in commercial and industrial buildings. In addition to receiving skill training on the job, our apprentices are provided trade related classroom training that produces competency and pride that lead to true craftsmanship.
APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION
The MEJATC Inside Wireman apprenticeship training program is jointly sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). This five (4) year apprenticeship program is a combination of related classroom instruction and on-the-job training (OJT).
Participants in this program earn wages and benefits while learning the skills needed for a trade in the electrical industry. Inside Wireman apprentices primarily perform electrical construction work in commercial and industrial settings; accumulating a minimum of 8,000 OJT hours during their apprenticeship. Classroom instruction consists of two (2) sessions a week and most sessions are three (3) hours in duration; totaling 720 hours of classroom instruction throughout the program.
A working knowledge of algebra is necessary to keep pace with the program curriculum. Apprenticeship classes generally follow the Shelby County School system as to the date school starts, holidays observed and vacations. Participation is mandatory in all scheduled related classroom instruction and on-the-job training assignments. Upon completion of this program you will have a very rewarding career as an IBEW journeyman electrician.
Low Cost
Since apprentice training is sponsored by IBEW Local Union 474 and Memphis Chapter, NECA, our apprentices have a low financial investment toward their electrical career.
Hand Tools – the cost is about $365 if all items on the apprentice tool list are needed.
Textbooks/Materials – the cost averages around $750 per school year; some years higher; some lower.
Laptop – for assigned lessons on the electrical training ALLIANCE’s Learning Management System. It must be running the full version of Microsoft Windows 8 OS or higher. New participants may qualify for grant funding through WIOA to assist with tools and first year text materials.
HIGH WAGES
Memphis Electrical JATC apprentices earn between $150,000 – $185,000 in wages during their apprenticeship.
BENEFITS FROM DAY 1
In addition to their wages, our apprentices receive health insurance and all time spent in apprenticeship counts towards service credits in other pension plans.
After the first year they also receive a personal annuity retirement plan (the contribution amount increases as you advance in the program).
Requirements
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Qualifications For Apprenticeship
1. Complete the application form, and pay the $25 Application Fee. Please make sure you accurately respond to all questions and items including statements indicating that they are:
Physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Able to get to and from work job sites anywhere within the geographical area that this apprenticeship program covers.
Able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their apprenticeship.
Able to climb and work from ladders, poles and towers of various heights.
Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
2. Meet the minimum age requirement of seventeen (17) years of age at the time of application (must provide evidence of minimum age respecting any applicable state laws or regulations).
3. Obtain a qualifying score using the electrical industry’s aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research. The aptitude test will be administered to all applicants and used as part of the overall evaluation of the applicant.
4. Possess a valid Driver’s License.
5. Honorably discharged veterans and individuals with previous electrical work and/or training experience may also qualify. For details, contact the JATC office at 877-263-5282.
6. Prior to being registered, applicants selected from the pool of interviewed applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and will be required to pass a physical examination and drug test.
Additional Information
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers