Apprentice Lineworker

Great Lakes Energy • Boyne City, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is hiring an Apprentice Lineworker to work out of its Petoskey district. The apprentice assists with maintaining and constructing electric distribution systems and providing emergency restoration, progressing in these duties through the apprenticeship program. The work includes learning power restoration, power-line construction, maintenance and repair of existing lines, and responding to emergency call-outs. Apprentices work as part of a team with a primary show-up location, and may assist other service areas during storms. Work continues in rain and snow, and employees generally return home at the end of the day.

Great Lakes Energy is a member-owned electric utility serving rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan, with over 128,000 meters and more than 300 employees. It also provides fiber technology through its Truestream subsidiary. The company describes teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, safety, and ongoing learning as central to its work environment.

Requirements

• Hold an unrestricted commercial driver's license (CDL) with Group A designation and an air brake endorsement.
• Have a passion for linework and know how to work safely.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in varying weather, including rain and snow, and respond to emergency calls.
• Be interested in learning and capable of developing competence in electric distribution systems.
• For this early-step apprentice position, ideally have limited progression in an apprenticeship program if already enrolled.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and constructing electric distribution systems as apprenticeship progression allows.
• Assist with emergency restoration of electric distribution systems.
• Learn and contribute to power restoration, power-line construction, and maintenance and repair of existing power lines.
• Respond to emergency call-outs.
• Work collaboratively and safely with coworkers to complete work 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 support and reimbursement for wellness-related products, including gym memberships and tennis shoes.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Possible adoption-expense assistance of up to $2,000.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for further education, career development, or job shadowing.
• Traditional pension plan and 401(k) option for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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