Lineman Journeyman (Wickenburg)

aps•Union, NJ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Journeyman Lineman for their Wickenburg Service Center. This role is responsible for working on new construction projects and maintaining existing underground and overhead facilities. APS is the state's largest energy provider, serving 2.7 million Arizonans and committed to a sustainable energy future. The company values employees who embody the principles of 'Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together'.

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
Must live within reasonable distance of headquarters (one (1) hour)
Must pass written and hands-on exam and successfully demonstrate climbing skills
Requires working with aerial equipment, which have weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee) due to potential access to information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws.

Nice To Haves

For applicants electing to qualify based on the completion of a registered apprenticeship program, provide your apprentice number and copy of your Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate
For applicants electing to qualify based on experience or equivalent training program, provide an official Letter from HR Management or a member of the company’s operations leadership (stating: your job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time you spent in that position, etc.)
Copy of your Class A CDL license with no mechanical restrictions (front and back and IN COLOR)
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 operations or HR manager. This information will be subject to verification.

Responsibilities

Working on new construction projects
Maintaining existing underground and overhead facilities
Working on all types of distribution lines including 4kv to 21kv and all related equipment
Working with aerial equipment
Reasonable and necessary overtime required
Subject to callouts