Apprentice or Journey Lineworker - Syracuse

Wheatland Electric Cooperative • Syracuse, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working outside? Wheatland Electric is looking for a safety minded individual to work mostly outside as an Apprentice or Journeyman Lineworker. This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and CDL Physical Card for operating commercial vehicles. This position provides on-the-job training for the safe and efficient construction, replacement, operations, and maintenance of Wheatland's electrical system. Apprentice or Journey Lineworker must be able to climb poles, perform pole top rescue, lift heavy objects, and be able to work in weather extremes. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be detail oriented. Nights, weekends, or holidays may be required. Successful applicant will be working with the public and employees and will be required to live within the Syracuse service area. The full job description that follows is for a fully qualified Journey Lineworker. Finalist will be required to successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background check, and driver's license check. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Wheatland's apprenticeship program is approved for G.I. Benefits. Wheatland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• CDL Physical Card for operating commercial vehicles
• Must be able to climb poles
• Must be able to perform pole top rescue
• Must be able to lift heavy objects
• Must be able to work in weather extremes
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to live within the Syracuse service area
• Must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must successfully pass a driver's license check

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Wheatland's apprenticeship program is approved for G.I. Benefits

What This Job Offers

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