4800 - Lineman Apprentice 6

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

About The Position

Assist linemen with installing and repairing cables and wires used in electrical power, distribution, and transmission systems, following applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work may include erecting poles and transmission towers. This is a full-time, non-union craft position with Bird Electric Enterprises, a Black & Veatch company. Relocation is not eligible, and visa sponsorship is not available. The role involves using hand and power tools, electrical-testing instruments, and construction equipment to install, inspect, test, and repair overhead and underground electrical systems and related equipment. Work includes climbing poles and towers, working from truck-mounted buckets, driving to job sites, and coordinating assignments with other workers and crafts. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures, participate in work planning and safety discussions, report hazards and incidents, and use stop-work authority when needed. The position is performed in typical construction-site conditions and may involve cramped or cluttered spaces, awkward positions, temperature extremes, inclement weather, challenging lighting and noise conditions, and hazardous equipment. The work requires physical labor, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, repetitive movement, and climbing and balancing on structures, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Shifts may last up to 12 hours. Bird, a Black & Veatch company, offers a benefits portfolio that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a wellness program, paid vacation and holidays after the eligibility period, a company-matched 401(k), vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, a voluntary legal plan, identity-theft and credit-monitoring services, and access to the B&V Credit Union.

Requirements

At least 6,000 documented hours and participation in a proven DOL-approved lineman apprentice program.
Working knowledge of the lineman craft.
Developing knowledge of installing or repairing cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems, transmission towers, and lines.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools, as listed in the Lineman helper tool list.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions; in temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F; in inclement weather; in varied lighting and noise conditions; and around hazardous equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; use hands to handle tools and controls; perform repetitive movements; and climb and balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills and add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Construction Craft Laborer.
NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Responsibilities

Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, install, test, and repair cables, wires, and related items according to plans and specifications.
Help install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and related equipment.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Drive vehicles carrying tools and materials to job sites; travel by truck, helicopter, or airplane to inspect lines for obstructions and adequate insulation.
Identify defective electrical devices and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Dig holes using augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Splice or solder cables to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street-light lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and use winches to adjust tension.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles; replace or straighten damaged poles.
Coordinate preparation and completion of work assignments with other workers and crafts.
Lay underground cable in trenches or pull it through conduit in trenches.
Clean, tin, and splice conductors by twisting ends together or joining them with clamps and soldering connections.
Pull cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
May use equipment to excavate foundations, lay out and install ground grids, spread rock, or operate a manlift.
Participate in safety programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and mitigate hazards, report accidents and near misses, and use stop-work authority when necessary.
Follow safety rules, warning devices, lockout/tagout procedures, and site-specific training; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Communicate effectively, perform basic arithmetic accurately, listen to and respond to coworkers' suggestions and concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.