Lineman Hotstick (Deer Valley Transmission Maintenance) Out-of-Town 1

APS•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We will rely on your exceptional work ethic to be responsible for working on new construction projects and maintaining existing underground and overhead facilities. Work performed may involve voltages from 69KV to 500KV.

Requirements

High School diploma or G. E. D.
Completed a Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) PLUS one year experience as a Journeyman Lineman
Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with ability to meet all DOT requirements. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit at the time of application, and a clean driving record.
If applying with a CDL Permit, a valid Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained prior to the official transfer/start date.
If applying with an out-of-state CDL, a valid Arizona Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date.
Experience working on all types of distribution lines including 4kv to 21kv and all related equipment required
Requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less
Must pass written and hands-on exam and successfully demonstrate climbing skills
Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.
The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position.
A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements.
In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.

Nice To Haves

Registered Apprenticeship Program Criteria: Program must have a documented process for hours worked in the field in the work processes associated with the craft e.g. distribution, transmission, maintenance, etc. Registered apprenticeship programs for the trades in question require 7,000 – 10,000 hours (3 -5 years). Program must have documented proof of completion of related education classroom courses. Registered apprenticeship programs require a minimum of 144 hours per year of related education courses during the course of the apprenticeship program
Journeyman level experience must be documented in writing if you are unable to provide us a certificate of completion of Registered Apprenticeship. This will require a letter on company letterhead documenting your title, details of your roles and responsibilities, and length of time in that position. It must be signed by an operation or HR manager. This information will be subject to verification.