Apprentice Electrician Tech College Grad - Cincinnati, OH

Position Overview

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates. At Interstates, we don't just show up to work—we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re involved in award‐winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes, you’ll join a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in quality workmanship.

Meet the team that brings our projects to life. From logistics and electrical work to site supervision and maintenance, every team member plays a critical role in building, powering, and delivering successful projects while championing safety and community values.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power/hand tools
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, and tuggers
• Install conductors in raceway and cable tray using manual and power equipment
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors
• Perform minor repairs, including replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate tools
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish Journeyman and Foreman Electricians with materials, equipment, tools, and supplies
• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Perform housekeeping duties, as required
• Other duties as assigned by field leaders

Required Qualifications

• Education: We are looking for candidates interested in becoming licensed through our DOL approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program
• Location: This position requires travel in/around Cincinnati, OH – up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to relocate, and must have reliable transportation with a valid driver's license
• Schedule: Work hours vary per site; employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, with occasional weekend work required
• Requirements: Ability to work in challenging environments including exposure to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, heights, confined spaces, and moderate noise levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Candidates with a certificate or AS degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, instrumentation, or a related field, or with equivalent experience, are preferred

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renowned brands nationwide)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (supporting work/life balance)
• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Advancement Opportunities aligned with employees’ long-term goals
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
• Continuing Education & Journeyman Licensing Renewal Assistance
• Double Pay for Sunday Work, Triple Pay for occasional holiday shifts