UIUC Seeks Tribal Members for Electrician Apprenticeship
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is looking for a Tribal member who wants to start a career path with an apprenticeship to become a General Journeyman Electrician.
Our Electrician Apprentice will learn directly from a Supervising Electrician while working for Umpqua Indian Utility Corporation (UIUC), and complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training in addition to 576 hours of related classroom training. During that on-the-job training, they will go along with licensed UIUC electricians every day to different work sites across our tribal businesses, learning to install, maintain and repair electrical systems. The Electrician Apprentice will also learn about reading diagrams, troubleshooting loose connections or faulty circuits, and how to use the best tools for quick and safe results.
This position pays according to a progressively increasing wage schedule based on specified percentages of the average journey-level wage consistent with skilled acquired.
Does this sound like a career path you’re ready to start on? Maybe you have some questions you need answered first. We do require a high school diploma/GED with a minimum GPA of 2.0, as well as some basic algebra-math skills. Kelly Warner, our Cow Creek Career Center Manager, is available to talk the process through with you, and answer any questions you may have. She can be reached at (541) 677-5575 ext. 5222, or kwarner@cc.anvilnorthwesthosting3.com
If you’re ready to apply for this apprenticeship, click here to read the job description. Then, gather your materials to submit through our online job application process. To apply, you’ll need:
- Resume and cover letter
- 500-word essay describing why you should be considered for this opportunity
- Two letters of reference from individuals who do NOT reside in your household
- High school and/or college transcripts
More job opportunities with the Cow Creek Tribal Government can be found on our Employment page.
