Overhead Linework Apprentice – Mount Dora, FL

Primoris Services Corporation•Florida, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Primoris T&D is seeking Apprentice Linemen to join our team in Mount Dora, Florida. This position assists with the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems. The appropriate apprentice level will be determined based on each candidate’s training, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Requirements

Apprentice Lineman classification, based on applicable training and experience.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to obtain and maintain DOT qualifications when applicable.
Ability to climb poles and work safely at elevated heights.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and around energized electrical systems.
Must be willing to travel and respond to emergency-restoration work when required.
Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier materials with assistance.
Ability to climb, kneel, bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work at heights and in confined or uneven work areas.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work in heat, cold, rain, and other outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous overhead power-line construction experience is preferred.
Completion of a recognized lineworker training program is preferred for entry-level candidates.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A preferred or required within the company-established timeframe.

Responsibilities

Assist with constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution lines.
Set and frame utility poles and install crossarms, insulators, transformers, conductors, and related equipment.
Assist qualified crew members with energized and de-energized line work as permitted by apprentice level.
Climb utility poles and work from aerial devices following all safety requirements.
Operate hand tools, power tools, and line-construction equipment.
Perform proper grounding, rigging, material handling, and jobsite setup.
Inspect tools, vehicles, equipment, and personal protective equipment before use.
Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and established work procedures.
Participate in job briefings and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions.
Maintain a clean and organized worksite.
Travel to various job locations and work overtime, weekends, or emergency-restoration assignments as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.