Why this matches you
What is an Electrician?
An Electrician installs, connects, tests, and repairs wiring, outlets, lights, circuit breakers, and electrical equipment in homes, buildings, and job sites. They read plans, run wire through walls and ceilings, use hand and power tools, and check that systems work safely. Their work keeps power flowing and buildings lit, working, and safer.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Electricians typically ranges from
$53,023
to $102,196 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $79,734.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Create construction or installation diagrams.
- Thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits.
- Repair electrical equipment.
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Perseverance
How to apply
Apply online at ibew910.org/ejatc/ or complete an application in person at the Watertown or Plattsburgh locations during the recruitment period. Upload your high school transcript and current resume with the online application, and bring a current resume when applying in person.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma such as TASC or GED.
- Must have successfully completed two full years of high school math, one of which must be Algebra or post-high school algebra.
- Applicants who can verify any of the following trade-related experience do not need the proof of education noted above: 8,000 hours specifically in the electrical construction trade; 4,500 hours as a residential wireman under an IBEW/NECA Local collective bargaining agreement; or three years of required classes at the approved school and 4,500 hours of on-the-job training as an enrolled apprentice in a NYS Registered electrical construction apprenticeship program not sponsored by IBEW/NECA.
- Must pass a physical exam, including a drug screening, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must attest in writing that they are physically able to perform the work of an Electrician, including climbing and working from ladders, scaffolds, poles, or towers of various heights, and crawling and working in confined spaces.
- Must be able to read, hear, and understand verbal instructions and warnings in English.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from various work sites and required classes at the approved school. Proof will be required after an offer of employment.
- Must pass the Electrical trade's aptitude test and bring a picture ID for admission to the test.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the USA.
- Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
More information
For further information, contact Electricians JATC of Watertown, Local Union #910 at (315) 782-1675.
- Organization
- Electricians JATC of Watertown, Local Union #910
- Phone
- (315) 782-1675