<p>2025 Apprenticeship Program</p> <p>The MKD Electric Apprenticeship Program is a hands-on training program specifically focused on industrial electrical work. It is certified by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training. Apprenticeship training lasts for 5 years, covering all aspects of industrial electrical installation and maintenance. At the end of the apprenticeship, all participants are certified through The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), and by the Department of Labor.</p> <p>There are many exciting career paths available at MKD Electric, and they all begin with the apprenticeship program. Starting in April, apprenticeship classes meet daily for the first 6 weeks, then thereafter 1 night a week for 4 years, along with on-the-job training and practical experience gained through regular work.</p> <p>Traveling apprentices will be assigned to our national construction division - traveling outside of Illinois, coming home on average once per month for a long weekend and receiving paid per diem.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to travel required </li><li>Hard worker </li><li>Willingness to learn </li><li>Safety-conscious </li><li>Mechanical / Technical Aptitude </li><li>Reading and math skills </li><li>Good communication skills </li><li>Punctual and reliable </li><li>Must have reliable transportation </li><li>"Can-do" attitude </li><li>Physically fit </li><li>Pass an initial alcohol, drug, and background screening & ongoing thereafter </li><li>High School Diploma or GED </li><li>Must have good transcripts, references, and resume </li></ul> <p>WHY MKD ELECTRIC?</p> <ul> <li>Successful Company with a great reputation </li><li>Safety-focused team </li><li>Highly skilled team members </li><li>Quality workmanship </li><li>Great career paths available </li><li>Steady work </li><li>Abundant overtime opportunities </li></ul> <p>The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time. </li><li>Must be able to lift to 60 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels. </li><li>Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet. </li><li>Requires standing for extended period with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors. </li></ul> <p>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.</p> <p>MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.</p> <p>Please note this job description a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p>