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Rossford, OH
On-site
a month ago
Apprenticeship
Entry Level
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Substation and Traffic Signal Technician Apprenticeship
Substation Technicians build, maintain and monitor the equipment at electrical substations. Traffic Signal Technicians perform technical tasks to install, maintain and repair traffic signal network and street lighting systems.
Substation Technicians build, maintain and monitor the equipment at electrical substations.
Substation Technician Apprentice will develop skills through employment in the following areas:
Grounding: Construction of protective grounding grid for electrical systems, controls, cabinets, transformers, control house, fences and steel structures
Foundations: Installing foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers control houses and steel structures. All digging, trenching, rebar construction, utility location and conduit installations (Includes pole boxes and manholes)
Fence: Layout and build protective parameter and/or security fence for substation and public protection. Knowledge and understanding of minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuits
Layout: Plan and layout work from blueprints, diagrams or utility specification sheets
Wiring: Cable pulling, coding, wiring and termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring and communication within the substation and outside sources
Steel Erection: Erection of steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus and construction of steel control houses for monitor and switching
Transformers: Installation, connection and service of substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction
Conduit: Bending and installation of isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers
Strain Bus: Installation of suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers
Bus Welding: Welding on conduit used as bus for circuit connections within substation. Welding of various materials and welding techniques use in different applications
Switches: Installation and adjustment: Assembly of switch gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage
Traffic Signal Technician Apprentice will develop skills through employment in the following areas:
Traffic Control: Set up traffic control using cones, barricades, flashers, signs and related safety devices to control and maintain traffic flow in compliance with applicable roadway safety regulations
Equipment and Tools: Proper use and care of tools and equipment including: trenchers, diggers, backhoes, air compressors and related tools, trucks, loaders, and also hand tools, power tools, meters and test equipment
Foundations and Conduit: Installing foundations and cases for cabinets and poles (metal or other); pedestals, concrete work – loop sawing. All trenching, boring, utility locations and conduit installations (includes pull boxes)
Equipment Installation: Installation and alignment of poles, mast arms, signal heads, highway lighting equipment, signs, switches, programming controllers
Wire: Wire and cable pulling for electrical and communication applications, splicing coding and grounding conductors, wiring signal heads, luminaries, cabinets, installation of wire, down guys, etc.
Blueprints: Plan and layout work from prints, diagrams or staking sheets
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting and upgrade of systems including general maintenance and repair of existing systems, repair and installation of temporary systems and components
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Requirements
American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training (ALBAT) Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is an opportunity for inexperienced individuals to learn a career skill through actual "hands-on" training - not just reading about it in a book.
ALBAT Electrical Power Line Apprentices are actual full-time employees of electrical contractors and earn excellent pay and benefits while they are being taught these skills by master craftsmen on the job.
In addition to the on-the-job training, ALBAT apprentices receive related classroom instruction, which covers the techniques of the trade and also the theory behind the techniques.
ALBAT Apprentices learn "how" on the job and "why" in the classroom.
Apprenticeship Training
Because of the nature of Outside Electrical Construction Industry work, outside linemen are required to move about from place to place. It is also necessary for apprentices to travel from area to area, not only to contribute toward the progress of the job, but also to obtain the diversity of work experience required to become a competent Journeyman Lineman.
ALBAT apprentices must also attend related training sessions on their own time – generally, one four-hour session each ALBAT Training month, from September through June. Apprentices complete a course of study that includes 18 workbooks and 21 tests.
Minimum Qualifications for Apprenticeship
To meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship, applicants must:
Minimum of 18 years of age
Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English
Able to work legally in the United States
Provide a valid social security number
Complete application form
$25.00 application fee (nonrefundable)
Education Background (provide all that apply):
Submit a transcript of high school grades with date of graduation or copy of diploma
GED exam score or copy of GED Certificate
Associate degree (or greater)
Proof of valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes, or copy of valid driver’s license with copy Class A Commercial Driver’s License Temporary Permit with air brakes
Date of birth and expiration date must be visible
License or Temporary Permit must be valid at time of application and at time of selection for apprenticeship
Resume indicating present and previous employers, if any
DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED & ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APTITUDE TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEW
GO TO FOLLOWING LINK TO START APPLICATION PROCESS: ONLINE APPLICATION
Questions? Contact Local 245 at PHONE (419)666-3350.
Additional Information
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers