Apprentice Lineman

City of Lubbock • 402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Apprentice Lineman, you'll learn and perform progressively skilled work to construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair LP&L's electric transmission and distribution systems. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to become a Journey Lineman through classroom instruction, hands-on training, and on-the-job experience. This role is a great fit for someone who wants to build a skilled trade, values teamwork and safety, and wants to help provide reliable service for the community.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a high school diploma with an additional one year of experience as a helper on a power line construction and maintenance crew or any combination of relevant education and experience.
• Physical Exam Required
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Valid Current Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic courses in lineman school and electricity are desirable
• Previous experience in electrical, utility, construction, mechanical, or other skilled-trade work.
• Previous technical training or coursework related to electrical systems or skilled trades.
• Applicants seeking credit for previous experience must submit the request and supply supporting documentation at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform construction, maintenance, repair, and inspection of overhead and underground electric facilities while developing the skills needed for journey-level work.
• Build knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, construction methods, and safety practices through classroom instruction, hands-on training, and on-the-job experience.
• Assist with installing and maintaining poles, transformers, switches, conductors, anchors, guys, insulators, and related electrical equipment.
• Apply hazard recognition, grounding, protective equipment, job briefings, tailboards, and approved work methods to protect yourself, your crew, and the public.
• Complete required coursework, examinations, skills demonstrations, and on-the-job training to progress toward Journey Lineman qualification.
• Assist with outage restoration, troubleshooting, line patrols, emergency repairs, storm response, and other operational needs while maintaining required work and training records.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED