Pre-Apprentice Electric and Instrumentation and Controls (E&I) Technician – Tucson

Starting pay for this position is $36.98 per hour

Date Posted:    June 24th, 2025

Date Expires:    July 8th, 2025

Testing Date:   TBD (You will be notified of details)

Practical Date:  TBD (You will be notified of details)

Interview Dates: To Be Determined (You will be notified of the time)

Vacancies exist for the position of Pre-Apprentice Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls (E&I) Technician in the Power Production Electrical Maintenance section of the Tucson Power Production area. Please see the attached job description, outline for technical skills test and additional bidding information offered.  This Pre-Apprentice period will not be less than one year before they may be selected to be indentured as an Apprentice.  Employees in an Apprenticeship program are not eligible to transfer out of the Apprenticeship in the final two (2) years of the program and until a minimum of two (2) years worked as a Journeyman are completed.

NORMAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid up-to-date driver license
• An understanding of electrical theory and basic level math
• Physical ability to bend, stoop and lift for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime and to travel for out-of-town work
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers
• Ability to troubleshoot with multi-stage processes
• Experience with Building for Success/Getting Into Energy or Industrial Maintenance Instrument Programs preferred
• Experience in Computer Science, Construction/Electrical Trades, Electronic Maintenance, In-service Equipment Troubleshooting preferred

*PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position please apply online and answer any background questions attached. Qualifications must be made clear in order to be considered.

OUTLINE FOR TECHNICAL SKILLS TESTS
There will be a three-part testing procedure employed for this position. The first step is a timed Edison Electric Institute (EEI) aptitude test battery followed by a physical skills test and an oral interview. Upon successful completion of the first exam, you will then move into the physical skills stage and then the interview. Each step of the process must be passed in order to progress to the next step. We are giving you a study outline to prepare for both the aptitude written test and the core competency interview. By using this outline, and centralizing your study times in the areas listed below, you should be able to maximize your test results.

APTITUDE TEST OUTLINE
• Assembly
• Mechanical Concepts
• Reading Comprehension
• Mathematical Usage

TECHNICAL SKILLS OUTLINE
• Measurements in fractions
• Hand tools with bolts & nuts
• Nuts & bolts exercise
• Heavy lifting: bag of sorbal wrapped in duct tape
• Ladder usage

ADVANCING FROM PRE-APPRENTICE INTO THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
• It is critical for applicants to understand that entering a Pre-Apprentice position is the preliminary stage for the Apprenticeship Program with TEP. 
• Those selected and indentured must pass the first step test, with a score of 85% or greater, or they will be removed from the program.
• After the first step test after being indentured has been passed, only one 6-month test may be failed and retaken during the remainder of the apprenticeship program. A failure of the retest shall result in termination from the apprenticeship program.
• Advance standing can be granted based on a review of education and/or work experience.  The Generation Apprenticeship Committee (GAC) will make this determination.
• Advancement will be based on skill not time in the position. Apprentices must complete 100% of the related training required in their program appendix.
• Each Apprentice is required to spend at least 90 percent of their available time for on-the-job learning during each 6-month step.
• Apprenticeship Programs have very strict guidelines and the expectation is for the applicant to understand and become familiar with the details of the position. 
• Please refer to the link below for further information regarding apprenticeship guidelines.  Refer to part 29 and 30.