Apprentice Lineworker

Great Lakes Energy • Boyne City, MI

20h • $37 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is seeking an Apprentice Lineworker based out of its Petoskey district. The role assists with maintaining and constructing electric distribution systems and providing emergency restoration, with duties and level of responsibility developing through the apprenticeship program.

The position involves learning and assisting with power restoration, power-line construction, maintenance and repair of existing lines, and emergency call-outs. Lineworkers work collaboratively and professionally with a crew, with safety as the primary focus. Work takes place outdoors in varied weather, and work is not called off for rain or snow. Storm work may require travel to other service areas; employees generally return home at the end of the day.

This is an early-step apprentice position. Great Lakes Energy is open to candidates with varied levels of readiness and would welcome pre-apprentice training, schooling, or electrical groundwork. The company provides training while employees work and supports further career and educational development.

Requirements

• Have an unrestricted CDL with Group A designation and an air brake endorsement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices.
• Be willing to work outdoors in varied weather, including rain and snow.
• Be willing to answer emergency calls.
• Have a passion for learning and competence related to electric distribution systems.
• For this early-step apprentice position, ideally have limited progress in an existing certified apprenticeship program.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-apprentice training or schooling.
• Electrical groundwork or related background.

Responsibilities

• Assist in professionally maintaining electric distribution systems.
• Assist in constructing electric distribution systems.
• Assist with emergency restoration of electric distribution systems as apprenticeship progression allows.
• Learn and assist with power restoration, power-line construction, and maintenance and repair of existing power lines.
• Respond to emergency call-outs.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Assist other service areas during storm work when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Wellness program with financial and mental wellbeing resources and reimbursement for wellness-related products, such as gym memberships and tennis shoes.
• Life insurance paid for by Great Lakes Energy.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Great Lakes Energy.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Adoption expense assistance of up to $2,000 may be available.
• On-the-job training and support for further career or educational development.
• Two retirement savings plans for eligible employees, including a traditional pension and a 401(k) option.

What This Job Offers

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