Construction

Advanced Electrical, Underground Residential Distribution Technician

Potential Earnings Range:

$43,056-$92,227*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

Are you interested in construction and enjoy being independent? Have strong attention to detail and like working with your hands? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Electrical – Underground Residential Distribution Technician training program.

On the job, you will:

Install and repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics
Identify defective devices and regulators, and inspect and test power lines and other equipment
Lay cables directly in trenches, and pull cables through underground conduits
Drive work vehicles to job sites
Follow safety standards and procedures

The credentials you'll earn:

This is the second level of Advanced Training offered in the Advanced Electrical series. In the Advanced Electrical training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students should also earn a state-issued learner's permit and driver's license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Most Underground Residential Distribution Technician graduates go to work for licensed electricians or are self-employed. Almost all underground residential distribution technicians work full time, which may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance training program
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
At least 17 years old

Have a positive attendance and progress record
Have a written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Have a health clearance at current center
Have a strong work ethic and determination to succeed
Complete an in-person or phone interview

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.