Craft - Apprentice Lineman 3

RES • Balmorhea, TX

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About The Position

The Craft – Apprentice Lineman is responsible for safely and efficiently performing civil and electrical duties at the project site. The role involves working on overhead and underground electrical services, structures, and equipment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. The employee is expected to follow safe work practices, applicable procedures, and technical, quality, and safety systems, and to report potentially unsafe conditions. The role also requires regular attendance, task-specific training, and compliance with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures.

The position requires domestic travel 76–100%. Per diem of $XXX daily is provided to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation. Compensation is determined based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

The work involves frequent carrying, pulling, pushing, and lifting of 31–50 pounds; climbing, gripping, handling, reaching, standing, and walking; and constant reading, hearing, vision, and repetitive motions. The employee may be exposed to extreme cold and wet conditions, as well as extreme heat, humidity, noise, hazards, and vibration. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employer maintains a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to travel domestically 76–100%.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of distribution and transmission lines.
• Knowledge of framing.
• Experience sticking and gloving.
• Interest in a program of self-development.
• Willingness to accept increased responsibilities.
• Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, casting the right shadow, accountability, and ethics and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of underground and substation experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform civil and electrical duties at the project site.
• Climb wood poles and lattice structures, and work from steel monopole structures.
• Clip overhead structures.
• Assist with construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, backhoes, production diggers, tensioners, and rope pullers.
• Present, support, and lead by example with a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
• Make safety the most important function of the work and follow safe practices.
• Reinforce safe behaviors and eliminate at-risk behaviors.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) occur before scopes of work commence.
• Understand and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Receive job- and task-specific training before work commences.
• Follow technical, quality, and safety systems and determine appropriate action.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Attend work regularly and punctually as scheduled or expected.
• Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Basic life and voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Wellness programs.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Per diem of $XXX daily to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation.

What This Job Offers

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