Apprentice Lineman A-APA (GPC)

Pike • Albany, GA

7d

About The Position

The Apprentice A Lineman (APA) is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines, with travel to different job sites—including out-of-state locations—as operational and customer needs dictate. The position reports to the Foreman.

The work is performed outdoors and may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and in extreme or inclement weather. The apprentice may be required to respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations, and to work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant field experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to talk, listen, use hand signals, stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and apply insulated protective covers to isolate differences of potential.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotations.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed