| These programs include two to four years of on-the-job training and at least 576 hours of academic training. These apprenticeships prepare participants for 6 of Seattle City Light’s most
vital jobs.
We are national leaders in training people for non-traditional jobs so those who join these programs will truly be in the forefront of non-traditional employment in the electrical utility industry.
If you’re at least 18 years old, looking for a challenge and have the right combination of education, skills, and physical abilities, you could be eligible for one of Seattle City Light’s apprenticeships.
About the Programs
What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a supervised program for learning highly technical skills through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom education. At Seattle City Light, an apprentice is an important part of a highly skilled team.
Apprentice training standards are carefully overseen by the Electrical Crafts Apprenticeship Committee or a sub-committee from the particular craft. Our programs are approved by the City of Seattle and the State of Washington.
Those who complete an apprenticeship program are given certificates proving their qualifications as highly skilled journey-level workers in their trade. All of our electrical apprentices are required to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union, while others are required to join their particular craft union.
How the Programs Work
On-The-Job Training During on-the-job training, you will work as a member of a line, constructor,
machinist or cable splicer crew under the supervision of journey-level workers. Assignments will be rotated to give you an overall perspective of Seattle City Light operations.
Classroom Instruction In addition to on-the-job training, you will be required to attend a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction annually, one night a week for four hours during three-quarters of the year. Homework assignments will require additional study. You will
not be paid for the classes or homework.
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Graduates of the program can look forward to:
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- Excellent salaries: Utility Construction Apprentice salaries begin at about $18.00 per hour, the Electrical Apprenticeship trades start at $23.00 and increase in steps to about $33 per hour
- A full spectrum of benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and other programs
- Challenging, steady work
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Programs are open to all candidates who meet our stringent qualifications. Seattle City Light's Apprenticeship Program reflects the diversity in the City's population. We are dedicated to increasing the number of women and minorities in our apprenticeships and, at the same time, providing opportunity for all qualified applicants.
For Further Information:
We generally have openings in the Apprenticeship Program every year. For information on these and other job openings with the City of Seattle:
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The City of Seattle requires preemployment drug testing for these positions.
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
You can also obtain information about apprenticeship programs throughout the State of Washington by contacting the State Department of Labor and Industries:
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Internet:
http://www.lni.wa.gov/scs/apprenticeship/
(Note, it's "lni" in lowercase.)
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Write: Department of Labor and Industries, Specialty Compliance Service Division, Apprenticeship Section, P.O. Box 44530, Olympia, WA 98504-4530
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Phone: 360.902.5324
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FAX: 360.902.4248
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