Line Apprentice 1

About This Role

Join WPS as a Line Apprentice, learning and performing essential duties related to electrical power distribution and maintenance. You'll operate and repair equipment, adhere to safety standards, and provide support for various utility services across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with all Company safety rules and established work methods, following all Company policies
• Learn proper work methods and safety rules for all crew members
• Operate automotive and power equipment in a safe and efficient way
• Make minor repairs to automotive and power equipment when necessary; complete all necessary paperwork
• Follow all construction standards, policies, and work methods
• Perform minor substation duties
• Follow all procedures to account for materials and tools
• Prepare all forms, records, and written correspondence for job completion
• Use material pre-loading procedures, and load and unload necessary materials
• Perform tree trimming and obtain permission from customers
• Work on meter installations
• Help with load investigations, voltage, and other customer complaint problems
• Perform streetlight work
• Help with investigations of communication interference complaints
• Locate underground facilities
• Make customer contact on work-related items
• Inspect contractor installations as requested by supervisor
• Help perform engineering-type studies such as load and voltage surveys
• Assist in restoration of gas service
• Participate in safety meetings
• Work on jobs unrelated to normal duties as conditions require
• Perform miscellaneous inspections to equipment and electric plant

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Technical Diploma in Electrical Power Distribution or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL within six months

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Technical Diploma in Electrical Power Distribution or equivalent
• Some previous electrical, construction, or maintenance experience (or 2+ years preferred)

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of electrical, construction, or maintenance experience
• Experience working in a construction field and/or working outdoors
• Current valid CDL