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Apprentice Instrument Electrician


Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Apprentice Instrument Electrician

Department:Office of Public Utilities
Division:Supv Maint (Instrument)
Work Location:
CWLP DALLMAN
SPRINGFIELD Illinois 62701
United States
Work Hours:
Monday Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (hours may vary subject to overtime)
Starting Rate:
$28.0675/hour First Year

Eligibility Requirements:
Open to All Applicants
Union:
IBEW Local 193
Final Date to Apply:
9/3/2026 at 5:59 PM


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in troubleshooting maintenance and repair of industrial control systems and instrumentation
  • Work with boiler processes turbines scrubber controls CEM and analytical instrumentation
    Support PLCs DCS and digital and analog control systems
  • Assist with repair of control boards down to the component level
  • Support maintenance of variable frequency drives (VFDs) SCR drives and DC drives
  • Assist with conduit installation wiring and terminations
  • Learn to interpret schematics technical manuals and construction drawings
  • Apply algebraic formulas for equipment calibration
  • Complete material service and maintenance requisitions


Required Qualifications:
Theideal candidate will be a high school graduate or GEDequivalent have unrestricted 20/20 eyesight (vision correctable to 20/20accepted) with no color blindness a valid drivers license at time ofbackground and demonstratethe self-motivation necessary to independently complete the apprenticeshipprogram which requires 8000 hours of on-the-job training and a minimum of 576hours of coursework while working under the guidance of a designated supervisorand foreman; and successfully complete all CWLP/IBEW JATC on-the-job trainingand coursework. Applicants must provide with application a passingscore of 6 or greater on the NJATC available test date: 8/20/2026 at 8:00 to schedule a test. Applicants who can verify (by providing undisputabledocumenting evidence) that they are participating in and in good standing orhave completed an accredited electrical apprenticeship recognized by theElectrical Training Alliance and whose program utilized the ETA aptitude testrequiring a score of 6 or better to enter said apprenticeship program mayqualify for a direct interview as determined by the JATC if apprenticeshipopportunities are available.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.



Benefits:

  • Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
  • Free Health Clinic
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • 4 weeks paid parental leave
  • Up to 14 paid holidays based off calendar year
  • 10-25 paid vacation days based on years of service
  • 12 paid sick days annually
  • Tuition Reimbursement



If assistance in applying is required please notify the Office of Human Resources at or