Ground Worker/Apprentice Trainee - Apprentice 4

Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC)•Robstown, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) is seeking Ground Worker/Apprentice Trainee candidates to join our Operations team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled line crews, gain valuable field experience, and contribute to providing safe and reliable electric service to our members. NEC is a non-profit, customer-owned, at-cost electric utility founded in 1938, serving over 19,000 electric meters across eight South Texas counties. NEC is a pioneering cooperative in the industry, becoming the first electric cooperative to voluntarily deregulate in 2005. Today, NEC Retail serves over 32,000 consumers across Texas, offering competitive electric service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Commercial Class "A" Driver's License.
Previous experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Up to six months (or more) of experience in line field work.
Experience driving bucket trucks and knowledge of material and equipment handling.
Experience working with electrical circuitry, lines, and equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in mathematical concepts, including geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to use web-based performance and time management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and internet-based applications.
Ability to write reports and communicate effectively through email and other documentation.
Capable of writing routine reports and professional correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to groups, including customers, employees, or organizations.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as needed.
Must reside within 30 minutes of the assigned base of operations.
Lineman College Certification
Class A CDL
CPR, First Aid Certification, Confined Space, Pole climbing certifications

Nice To Haves

Lineman College Certification of course completion preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform construction and maintenance tasks to support electrical distribution operations.
Carry out manual labor duties, including loading materials, digging ditches, hydraulic tamping, cutting brush, climbing poles, and moving equipment.
Assist Journey Line Workers by framing poles, loading poles and transformers onto trucks and trailers.
Stock materials on trucks and ensure that vehicles are fueled, organized, and clean.
Prepare tools and equipment for Journey Line Workers at job sites and perform assigned tasks efficiently.
Complete and process necessary forms and paperwork as required.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture by strictly adhering to all safety policies, rules, and procedures.