Distribution Entry-Level Line Apprentice - Florida (Multiple Locations)

Duke Energy Corporation•Orlando, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. The Line Apprentice position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and materials. Employees in this role will learn the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work hours, employees must be available to be on-call, work all hours as needed (day or night, weekends or holidays), and be prepared for planned outages or emergency situations. A strong emphasis is placed on learning to perform all duties safely and adhering to all company safety rules and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Ability to successfully complete the Virtual Assessment for Lineworkers (VAL).
Ability to successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Ability to obtain DOT Certification Respirator Clearance
Ability to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the state for which you are hired within one year of hire.
Successful background check and drug screen
Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise
Position has on-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at others times as needed.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, and in all weather conditions to perform work required during planned and emergency outages.
Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration.
Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole.
Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault.
Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds.
Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision).
Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
Residency requirement of residing 40 minutes from your residence to your base work location.

Nice To Haves

Military experience
Certificate from Lineman's Training School or currently attending in a Lineman Training Program
Experience in utility, electrical, telephone, cable tv, plumbing, tree trimming, building/construction, or cell towers
Experience with law enforcement, fire department, farming, or fence building
Experience with responding to natural disasters or emergency situations (storm response such as hurricanes, tornado, wind event, high water; emergency responses such as fires, auto accidents, etc.)

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as street lighting and load control devices.
Construct overhead and underground distribution lines based on engineering specifications, including setting poles, pulling cable, and setting transformers.
Install equipment such as transformers, capacitors, regulators, load control devices, meters, street lights, and safe lights.
Maintain and repair equipment through checking and preventative maintenance, using test equipment such as volt and amp meters to measure performance.
Respond to trouble calls when equipment fails and/or electrical service is interrupted.