International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 9 and Middle States Electrical Contractor Association of Chicago

Line Maintainer Apprenticeship Program

We are pleased to announce that I.B.E.W. Local 9 and the Middle States Electrical Contractors Association will begin accepting applications for the Outdoor Electrical Worker/Line Maintainer Apprenticeship Program on January 12, 2026.

Please note that applications will be limited to the first 100 submissions. An additional 50 applications will be accepted and kept on file for six months in the event the initial 100 applicants are exhausted.

To apply, please review the attached document for full details.

Any questions can be answered at (708) 235-2960

In order to apply, all applicants must provide the following documentation.

• A valid CDL-A driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Original Social Security Card
• Resume
• Original high school diploma, G.E.D. or original transcript in a sealed envelope from the educational institution. Absolutely no copies will be accepted
• Be at least 18 years of age

We strongly encourage qualified women and minorities to apply.

I.B.E.W Local 9 and the Middle States Electrical Association will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origins, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The I.B.E.W Local 9 and the Middle States Electrical Contractors Association will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the code of Federal Regulations, Part 30.

  Call (708) 235-2960 with any questions.

Line Clearance Tree Trimming

We are no longer accepting applications until further notice.