Summary of the Trade
During a career as an electrical construction worker, a person will likely be involved in many different types of jobs presenting many new and different challenges, working with his or her hands as well as with their mind. 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 computers.
Workkeys Scores
Applied Mathematics: 7
Graphic Literacy: 6
Workplace Documents: 6
Program Length
5 YEARS
What to Anticipate
Work is done both indoors and outdoors in all temperatures, weather, and environmental conditions. The trade, at times, requires considerable physical effort for lifting, carrying materials, ladders, and tools, and climbing ladders and scaffolds. Since most of the work is performed from ladders, scaffolds, or powered lifts, the Electrical Construction Worker must be comfortable working at a variety of heights. Most job functions require the use of hand and power tools.
Occupations
- Industrial Electrician
- Commercial Electrician
- Residential Electrician
- Voice, Data, Video Technician
Contact Information
The Flint Electrical J.A.T.C IBEW, Local 948
Contact Person: Rick Mason
Phone: 810-720-0583
Email: flint.saginaw.jatc@sbcglobal.net
Address: 5209 Exchange Dr., Flint, MI 48507
Requirements
- Written Exam
- Reliable travel
- High School Diploma/GED
- Pass a drug test
- Valid Driver’s License
Required Documents
- Official Birth Certificate
- Official High School Diploma or GED
- Official High School or College Transcript Showing at Least 1 year of Algebra w/A “C” or better
- Valid Driver’s License or Valid State Identification or Voter’s Registration Card
- DD214 (if applicable)
$25.00 fee charge for required aptitude test. Fee is payable in cash.