Apprentice Powerline Technician

City of Garland

137d • $25 - $40

About The Position

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L transmission and distribution service area including overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission, substation, and lighting systems. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years related experience; or the successful completion of a Lineman College course with certification.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees