Electrician at City of Glendale - Station Electrician/ Operator Joint Apprenticeship Committee

The City of Glendale Station Electrician/Operator Joint Apprenticeship Committee sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Glendale, California. This non-union, employer-sponsored program trains electricians to operate and maintain electrical substations and distribution infrastructure within a municipal utility setting. Apprentices are paid throughout the five-year program, gaining income while developing specialized technical skills.

The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive training in electrical theory, substation operations, switchgear and transformer maintenance, metering systems, power distribution, the National Electrical Code, and safety procedures. The curriculum is tailored to the specific equipment and systems operated by the City of Glendale's electric utility.

Completing the program leads to journeyman electrician status as a station electrician/operator. This credential supports a career in municipal utility operations, offering stable public-sector employment with the City of Glendale, structured advancement, and a vital role in maintaining electrical service for the community.