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***This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience***

Job Summary

This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer system, tools, equipment, and material.  The position will be learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system.  In addition to normal work, position must be available to be on-call with a more experienced person as required and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations (24/7).  The position must learn to perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures.

​Responsibilities

Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution systemDemonstrate a proficient understanding of overhead and underground insulate and isolate principlesFamiliar with and understand the electrical distribution system by completing the Line and Service Training modulesKnow, adhere to, and promote personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuriesDevelop positive and respectful working relationships to effectively coordinate work activitiesDemonstrate effective oral and written communication skillsMaintain accurate records and filesSupport the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Note: This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience

Basic/Required Qualifications for Line Apprentice 3

High School diploma or equivalentValid class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)Experienced climberExperience working on secondary voltage as a lone workerExposure to work within MAD of single phase primary voltageMinimum of three (3) years of distribution line and service work: familiar with and understand the electrical distribution system and have troubleshooting skills and ability to assess level or repair requiredKnow, adhere to, and demonstrate leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Basic/Required Qualifications for Line Apprentice 4

High School diploma or equivalentValid class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)Proficient with tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to perform line and service work.Experienced climberExperience working on secondary voltage as a lone workerExposure to work within MAD of single phase primary voltageMinimum of five (5) years of distribution line and service work: demonstrated proficiency in constructing, maintaining, operating and troubleshooting the distribution system, and to ensure public safety and customer satisfactionKnow, adhere to, and demonstrate leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to work within MAD of three phase primary voltageExperience working with customersProficient in using a work management systemClear written and oral communication skillsExperience in leading and mentoring less experienced employees in all aspects of their jobsExperience serving as a first responder to electrical distribution system outages.

Specific Requirements

Ability to successfully complete Mid-Level Skills Assessment Test (MSAT2) for Line Apprentice 3Ability to successfully complete Skills Assessment Test (SAT) for Line Apprentice 4Ability to attend various training classes, meet progression requirements and successfully complete a progression assessment qualification’ (PAQ)DOT CertificationDOT PhysicalSuccessful background and drug screenAbility to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution poleAbility to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vaultAbility to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipmentAbility to lift up to 76 poundsAbility to push/pull weights up to 116 poundsAbility to carry up to 90 poundsAbility to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadthsAbility to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squatAbility to differentiate between colors (color vision)Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.Ability to obtain respirator clearanceThis position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.This position has a residency requirement. You must reside within 40 minutes of the assigned operations site. In order to meet with aforementioned position requirement, you will be required to relocate from your current residence within 12 months of your start date. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense.Employees hired or rehired on or after October 1, 2022 within the Customer Delivery Line Organization, will have the ability to request to transfer to another operations center after completing five (5) years of service in the Line Organization.

​Working Conditions

Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arisePosition has on-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at other times as needed (24/7), demonstrate the ability to work independently, and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, and in all weather conditions to perform work required during planned and emergency outagesRequires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restorationSubject to confined spaces (manholes, vaults, etc.)Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionUSW Local 7202

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Saturday, August 30, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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