Official Notice: Apprentice Opportunity For The Electrical Transportation Systems Program
Official Notice: Apprentice Opportunity For The Electrical Transportation Systems Program
Official Notice: Apprentice Opportunity For The Electrical Transportation Systems Program
All applications will be received and processed without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.
What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a well-organized and supervised training method we use to enable people with little or no prior knowledge of our craft or trade to become qualified journeymen. It is an earn while you learn program as the on-the-job portion of the training is a full- time, well- paid job. 1. The apprentices are employed under a union contract, which includes regular wage increases and diversified training. 2. You are paid good wages while you learn 3. You will gain experience using the most modern practices 4. You will work under the direction of a competent Journeyman who will teach you the trade in the shop and at the job-site. You will receive close personal attention 5. You will attend evening classes a minimum of six (6) hours each week, and one (1) or more Saturday classes per month to receive technical instruction related to our trade. This is one reason for our high academic entrance requirements
Job Description
The Transportation Systems Apprenticeship scope of work covers street lighting, traffic signals, and intelligent freeway systems. It is physically demanding work as the majority of conduit and wire is installed underground, requiring digging, boring, removal of street surface and restoration of street surface. Repetitive lifting of 25 to 50 pound objects occurs on a fairly constant schedule. Additionally, the Transportation Systems Electrician works at height installing traffic poles, traffic signals, lighting poles, light heads and freeway board lighting. Traffic control to establish safe work areas involves lane closure, setting cones, flashing signal boards, directional signage, and flagging skills. The ability to follow specific instructions, especially involving safety, is our most important requirement. It is all outdoor work with exposure to environmental elements.
We Are Selective
We are seeking men and women of all races who demonstrate the best character, aptitude, motivation, and traits conducive to success in our trade. Employers and union representatives who make up the JAC, interview all qualified candidates in an effort to select only the best candidates. A good candidate is one with a record of having done well in school, especially in math and in science, one who has demonstrated reliability, possesses a sincere desire to succeed, and one who has a positive attitude and a desire to work hard. The Transportation Systems trade is an occupation requiring a high level of knowledge and skill which we teach to hundreds of successful, qualified, and fortunate individuals.