Lineman Apprentice

Job Summary:

Works under the direct supervision of a Lineman Journeyman. Performs numerous duties including construction, maintenance and repair of overhead & underground distribution lines and related facilities, service work and other related and assigned duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reporting injuries, incidents and near misses to the Safety Supervisor, Manager & Foreman.
• Communicates with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors, utility representatives, and government agencies.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weather permitting, this is a minimum 40 hour per week job

Basic Qualifications and Work Experience

• Commercial Driver’s License Class A is a must. Must have clean Driving record
• Successful completion of a Lineman apprentice climbing school
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug test
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knows, understands and applies all OSHA regulations.
• Ability to operate a bucket truck, boom digger, trencher, backhoe and other various equipment as required on the job.
• Must carry valid CPR/first aid certification.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Lineman Apprentices will occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 50 lbs. is done occasionally when carrying equipment from truck to work site. When doing pole work or moving a transformer, it may be necessary to push and pull approximately 150 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ninety percent (90%) of the Lineman Apprentice work is done outdoors under constant adverse weather conditions from -20*F to 110*F. Noise level is frequently 100-120 decibels and sometimes above.

E LIGHT ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. will not discriminate against applicants based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 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. E LIGHT ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.50 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person