Distribution Line Apprentice - 1st Year Indiana (Multiple Location)
About The Position
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 system, tools, equipment, and material. Employees in the Line Apprentice position will learn the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work hours, employees in the Line Apprentice position must be available to be on-call with a more experienced person, as required, and to work all hours, as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, during planned outages or emergency situations. Employees in the Line Apprentice position must learn to perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all company safety rules and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate from Lineman’s Training School or currently enrolled
- Certificate from Technical School Line program or currently enrolled
- Military experience
- Experience in the electric utility industry
- Training and/or work experience with climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.)
- Previous work experience or training working near power lines and electricity (residential, commercial, overhead lines, or underground lines)
- 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
- Constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines
- Installs and repairs electrical equipment such as street lighting and load control devices
- Constructs overhead and underground distribution lines based on engineering specifications, including setting poles, pulling cable, setting transformers, etc.
- Installs equipment such as transformers, capacitors, regulators, load control devices, meters, streetlights, safe lights, etc.
- Maintains and repairs equipment, e.g., checking equipment and performing preventative maintenance using, test equipment such as volt and amp meters to measure the performance of equipment
- Responds to trouble calls when equipment fails and/or electrical service is interrupted
- Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Recognition for your work
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
