Craft - Apprentice Lineman 3

RES • Balmorhea, TX

2d

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 utility services and requires a strong safety and quality orientation. The employee is expected to support safe work practices, follow procedures, report unsafe conditions, attend work regularly and punctually, and comply with company policies and standards.

The work includes climbing poles and structures, clipping overhead structures, assisting with construction and upgrades of overhead and underground services, and operating specified utility and construction equipment. The position requires extensive domestic travel, with a stated per diem to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation. Benefits are effective on the first day of employment.

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

• Climb wood poles and lattice structures and work off steel monopole structures.
• Clip overhead structures.
• Assist in constructing new overhead and underground services and service upgrades.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, backhoes, production diggers, tensioners, and rope pullers.
• Model and support 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) take place before scopes of work commence.
• Follow and understand standard operating procedures.
• Receive job- and task-specific training before work begins.
• 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 coverage.
• 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