Relay Technician Apprentice Electrician 1St Year

The City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities, Electrical Division, in conjunction with the Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC), will be hiring for the Relay Technician Apprentice position. Duties include but are not limited to performing installation and maintenance duties relating to high-voltage generation, transmission, and distribution protection systems. Perform safe and accurate testing of protective relays, Power Line Carrier (PLC) equipment, and other related substation equipment. A minimum passing score of 6 or greater on the NJATC written exam is required to apply, and proof of score must be uploaded to the application. If you have taken the NJATC exam within the past twenty-four (24) months from the final date to apply and have proof of a six (6) or greater, then you will not need to test again. The exam can only be taken once in a 90-day period. The next available testing date is May 20, 2025, in Springfield, IL (more testing dates will be added within the application period based off demand). Email to schedule your spot. Applicants who can verify (by providing undisputable documenting evidence) that they are participating in and in good standing, or have completed an accredited electrical apprenticeship recognized by the Electrical Training Alliance, and whose program utilized the ETA aptitude test requiring a score of 6 or better to enter said apprenticeship program, may qualify for a direct interview as determined by the JATC if apprenticeship opportunities are available. All other minimum qualifications set forth in the JATC Standards must be met. The minimum application requirements are 17 years of age or older, high school graduate or GED equivalent, unrestricted 20/20 eyesight (vision correctable to 20/20 accepted) with no color blindness, a valid driver’s license at time of background and the ability to obtain an Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if required by the functional area. All qualified applicants will receive a first interview. Hiring decisions will be made after the second interview. This position is covered by IBEW Local #193.

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