Apprentice Lineman A-APA (GPC)

Pike Corporation • Albany, GA

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About The Position

The Apprentice A Lineman (APA) is an entry-level line work position focused on constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized power lines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman.

The work is performed outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather and construction-site conditions. The employee may work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment; respond to outages, storms, and emergencies; and work outside normal business hours, including through an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant field experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Ability to 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 cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and 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 coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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