Appr Electrician 6-A
About The Position
Georgia Power is seeking Apprentice Electricians to support the construction of transmission substations throughout Georgia. This role involves hands-on construction, installation, equipment operation, and field support in a physically demanding outdoor environment. Successful candidates will participate in a comprehensive three- to four-year training program, with potential for an accelerated 12- to 18-month program for those with significant prior substation experience. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires flexibility for overtime, call-outs, and storm response. Employees will be assigned to work locations throughout the State of Georgia.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a valid driver's license and ability to attain a CDL within 6 months of employment
- Pass the Construction and Skilled Trades Exam (CAST test)
- Pass a Post Offer Evaluation Test
- Successfully meet requirements for a Pre-Employment (DOT) physical exam approved by the company physician and Worker's Compensation Medical Questionnaire
- Weigh and maintain body weight at or below 325 pounds fully dressed including steel-toed work boots and hardhat
- Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude or background
- Basic knowledge of hand tools
- Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations
- Ability to take instruction, direction and translate those into actions
- Exhibited safe work practices as evidenced by a history of working accident and injury free
- Transmission substation equipment and installation work to include bus fabrication, foundation installation, print reading and layout, switch installation, structure grounding or other substation construction skills
- Be self-motivated
- Take personal ownership of projects and assignments
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment
- Good communication skills
- Report to work on time daily
- Demonstrate a commitment to Safety Excellence
- Understand the value of customer service and support
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of substation experience (may qualify for accelerated training program)
- Prior experience in Transmission Substation Construction
- Prior Mechanical Experience
- Prior Industrial construction, maintenance, utility, electrical and/or military experience
- Experience working outdoors
- Experience with heavy equipment / machinery
- Experience with heavy load rigging / lifting
- Experience as emergency responders
- Experience as a commercial truck driver
- Experience with tree trimming
- Experience with farming
- General math skills (Addition/Subtraction/Fractions)
- Knowledge of tape measures
- Carpentry experience
- Experience in labor-intensive occupations or physically demanding work environment
- Experience working with tools including drills, circular saws, hydraulic presses or other battery powered hand tools
- Experience with construction machinery such as skid steers, excavators, back hoes, cranes or heavy load rigging and lifting
Responsibilities
- Welding
- Carpentry
- Heavy equipment and crane operation
- Climbing and working at heights
- Print reading
- Fabrication
- Concrete placement and finishing
- Assembly of structures
- Conduit and cable installation
- Operating commercial vehicles and pulling trailers
- Completion of required apprenticeship training courses
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Health, welfare and retirement benefits
- Per diem payments
- Travel or lodging expense options
- Pay increases every six months until maximum compensation rate is reached
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
