Public Utilities — Electrical 3

Electrical workers install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems for public electrical utilities. They can be involved in various stages of the process from the generation of electricity to its transference into homes and businesses. This process is supported by a variety of different types of Electrical Utility Workers including Wiremen, Linemen, Meter Technicians, Hydro Electricians, Substation Wireman, Power Plant Operators, and more.
See the programs listed below to find out what positions may be available.

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Puget Sound Energy Company

Apprenticeship Programs Offered:
  • Hydro Electrician
  • Wiremen
  • Meterman
  • Hydro Mechanic
  • Combustion Turbine Specialist
Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications
  • 18 years of age
  • Physically able
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High School diploma or GED
  • High School algebra (or equivalent) with C average
Step 2: Apply
Apply
  • Submit application online during posted openings
  • Pass National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC) test for the electrical industry
  • Complete interview
Applicant Pool
  • Placed in pool of qualified applicants
  • Ranked based on qualifications, interview, and test score
Step 3: Start Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
  • 6,000 - 8,000 / 3 - 4 years on-the-job training
  • Minimum of 144 hours of education completed evenings and weekends
Wages
  • Start at 75% of current journeyperson's rate.
  • Gain 2-4% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
  • Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
Estimated Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$37.00 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

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GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
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Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.