Electrician at Tillamook County Outside Electrical JATC
at Tillamook County Outside Electrical JATC in Tillamook, OR
About This Program
The Tillamook County Outside Electrical JATC sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Tillamook, OR. This union JATC program focuses on outside electrical work, preparing apprentices for careers in utility construction, power line installation, and related outdoor electrical infrastructure work along the Oregon coast and surrounding region. Apprentices earn wages from the start and receive pay increases as the program progresses.
The program lasts five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, utility poles, and associated infrastructure under the supervision of experienced journeymen. Classroom instruction addresses electrical theory, safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, and the specialized skills required for outside electrical construction.
Graduates of the Tillamook County Outside Electrical JATC program earn journeyman electrician status, with skills well-suited to the coastal and rural power infrastructure needs of the region. Outside electricians play a critical role in maintaining and expanding the electrical grid, and a union journeyman credential provides a strong foundation for a stable and rewarding career.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Oregon
Electricians in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
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