What we do

The mission of the Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC is to educate the members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association; insuring and providing the Electrical Construction Industry with the most highly trained and highly skilled workforce possible.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) jointly sponsor apprenticeship training programs that offer you the opportunity to earn wages and benefits and while you learn, the skills needed for a trade that can be both challenging and rewarding. You literally Earn-While-You-Learn. As an apprentice, you will have the chance to use your mind, as well as your physical skills, to complete work in a variety of settings with the constant opportunity to learn something.

nside Wireman install conduit, electrical wiring, fixtures and electrical apparatus inside commercial buildings and in a multitude of industrial settings.

Major duties for Inside Wireman include:

Planning and initiating projects
Establishing temporary power during construction
Establishing grounding systems
Installing electrical service to buildings and other structures
Establishing power distribution within a project
Planning and installing raceway systems
Installing new wiring and repairing old wiring
Providing power and controls to motors, HVAC and other equipment
Installing receptacles, lighting systems, and fixtures
Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems
Installing and repairing traffic signals, outdoor lighting and outdoor power feeders
Installing fire alarm systems

In performing these duties, Inside Wireman must use many different kinds of tools, ranging from simple one and two-handed tools (such as wire cutters, screwdrivers and cable-cutters) to power-assisted tools like electric drills and cable pullers. They occasionally operate heavy equipment such as trenchers and aerial lifts.

Over the course of the five year Inside Wiremen apprenticeship program, apprentices must acquire a wealth of technical knowledge. A recent job analysis identified 83 specific areas that are important for successful job performance. A few of the most important ones are knowledge of:

The National Electrical Code
How to work with energized circuits
Blueprints, including symbols used
Electrical schematic diagrams
State and Local electrical codes
First Aid
Hazardous materials
Specific job safety rules

Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC - IBEW 291

Additional Information

Available opportunities

Electrical Apprenticeship Opportunities in Southwest Idaho

Boise, ID