Area III; Lane County Electrician Apprenticeship

Area III (Lane County) Inside Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (J.A.T.C)

Apply to the Area III (Lane County) Inside Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (J.A.T.C) apprenticeship program. All required documentation must be received by the close of the application period to be considered.

Applicants may submit supplemental points documentation at any time. Newly submitted points are added to the application, and the applicant’s position in the ranked pool is adjusted accordingly.

• At least 18 years of age with proof of age by picture .
• High school graduate or GED Equivalency Certificate.
• Math requirement: one year of high school algebra or equivalent with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

A valid driver’s license may be required upon employment. Some employers may also require substance abuse testing.

• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems and equipment, both high and low voltage.
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in 24‑hour operations.
• Installs traffic signal control systems and devices.
• Installs and maintains motors, coils, transformers, and control equipment up to 12,000 volts.
• Documents information in preventive maintenance files and monitors maintenance programs.
• Installs and maintains water pump and booster stations ranging from functional to several hundred horsepower.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs transformers, substations, and related control equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs series and multiple lighting systems on streets, airports, ballparks, wastewater and water treatment facilities, and civic plazas.
• Draws circuits on one‑line diagrams for controls.
• Designs functional electric circuitry for electrical systems.
• Operates earth‑moving, aerial, and pneumatic equipment for installation and repair tasks.
• Leads crew, assigns work to personnel, and schedules equipment use to ensure timely progress.
• Provides on‑job training for junior or subordinate crew members.
• Responds to citizen and customer inquiries or complaints.
• Acts as a standby electrician for after‑hours emergency calls.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement of operations, reduction of turnaround times, and cooperative customer service.

• Electrical construction and maintenance, including conduit, cables, switches, and pole line construction.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• National Electric Code and relevant city codes.

• Care and use of hand tools such as hickeys, volt meters, wiggins, Meggars, and VOMs.
• Locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Operation of earth moving, aerial, and pneumatic equipment.

• Distinguish colors in the color spectrum for wire and traffic signal work.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Estimate labor and material costs from blueprints or work plans.
• Perform mathematical computations.
• Exercise independent thought and action within specific assignments.
• Comprehend and infer from written materials.
• Measure distances accurately.
• Perform precise arm‑hand movements, e.g., operating an electric hand drill.
• Lift arms above shoulder level in ceilings, light fixtures, or traffic signals.
• Work in small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces and equipment enclosures.
• Climb ladders or steps to reach work areas.
• Work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods.
• Work in various weather conditions, including outdoor exposure.
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) over long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Express ideas on technical problems clearly and concisely orally and in writing in English.
• Communicate orally in English with customers, clients, or the public.
• Observe, monitor, or compare data to determine compliance with operating or safety standards.
• Make decisions and coordinate work based on customer information.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to safety.

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Our employment practices are in full accord with State and Federal laws, which prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, membership in a labor organization, disabilities, or ethnicity.