Underground Distribution Apprentice Lineman

About This Role

Play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the nation's electrical grid by safely installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and removing overhead/underground distribution power lines under the direction of a Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Safely construct and maintain electric distribution lines using apprentice level knowledge of electrical line work
• Climb poles of all types and perform jobs, depending on experience level, including changing out of arms, transformers, and conductors
• Climb ladders of all types and perform work from ladders for tasks like installation/re-sagging service conductors and repairing light fixtures
• Utilize general knowledge of working around energized lines/equipment and progress to more specific knowledge for constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems (de-energized and energized)
• Provide assistance, tools, material, and supplies to upper class lineman
• Prepare equipment and worksite for effective completion of assignments and assist ground crew operations as directed
• Drive and operate necessary equipment to frame and set poles, lay wire, connect, and disconnect services
• Respond to power outages and customer problems and troubleshoot to restore power

Requirements

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Must possess a CDL Learner’s Permit with ability to obtain CDL-A within 60 days of employment
• Prior experience as a groundman or completion of a technical training apprentice program
• Ability to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams
• Ability to understand and use the English language, both oral and written

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience as a groundman or completion of a technical training apprentice program

Nice to Have

• Valid CDL-A license