About the role#
As an Apprentice Electrician Intern, you will work alongside journeyman electricians to support industrial construction projects. You will gain hands-on experience by assisting with electrical installations, equipment maintenance, and material management on job sites in and around Sioux City, Iowa.
What you'll do#
- Measure, cut, and bend conduit using hand and power tools.
- Operate equipment including drills, saws, pullers, and tuggers.
- Install conductors in raceways and cable trays.
- Assist with lifting, positioning, and fastening wiring, conduit, and motors.
- Perform minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment like motors.
- Transport and organize materials, tools, and supplies for journeyman and foreman electricians.
- Work from ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
- Complete housekeeping duties and other tasks as assigned by field leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation AS program.
- Permanent residence in or around the Sioux City area.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Comfort working in environments that include dust, outside weather conditions, and potential electrical shock risks.
- Commitment to following all safety standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux City, IA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time hours, typically between 40 and 60 hours per week. Weekend work may be required based on project needs.
- Travel: This role requires travel within a 200-mile radius of Sioux City.
About Interstates
Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. Founded in 1953, the company operates as a privately held firm based in Sioux Center, Iowa. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization serves various sectors including food and beverage, energy, chemical, and data centers.
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