Pre-Apprentice Lineman

aps • Deer Valley, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service (APS) is hiring Pre-Apprentice Linemen for candidates pursuing the Lineman Apprenticeship. The role assists Journeymen Linemen with field work such as rigging, operating hydraulic tools, boom trucks and forklifts, running parts, ground support, driving bucket trucks, installing poles, trenching, and working in confined spaces. Pre-Apprentices rotate through different areas of the organization to gain experience. Positions are available in Phoenix Metro, Casa Grande, and Yuma; applicants must select the locations for which they wish to be considered.

The position is onsite and involves field work and/or work at an APS facility. Candidates must be physically qualified for the work, willing to work at heights and climb poles, ladders, structures, and equipment, and able to work from bucket trucks and other aerial devices. Aerial equipment has a weight restriction of 300 pounds or less. Selected candidates must start in mid-April 2027, work reasonable and necessary overtime, and travel to Metro and State Region locations in Arizona. Employees must live or relocate within one hour of the assigned headquarters. Phoenix Metro headquarters may relocate to the Hub West Service Center, approximately 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined. Casa Grande and Yuma hires must remain in their hired area for at least two years after completing the Lineman Apprentice Program.

Applicants must submit a resume; high school diploma and transcripts or GED equivalent and score sheet; documentation showing completion of one of the accepted mathematics qualifications; and a color copy of the front and back of a valid Class A CDL without mechanical restrictions. Applications must include the required documents by November 13, 2026. Selected candidates must pass the EEI CAST aptitude test, meet the essential job functions assessment requirements, pass a physical field evaluation, and complete an interview. Testing may include written, computer-based, hands-on skills, and physical ability tests. APS contacts applicants about testing by email.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED before the application closing date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no mechanical restrictions, such as airbrake restrictions.
• Must have completed one accepted mathematics qualification: college-level Introduction to College Algebra (MAT-091 or equivalent) or higher with a grade of C or better at an accredited college; a technical math course through a post-high-school construction, electrical, or automotive trade school or program; qualifying college-level algebra through an ACE-participating non-accredited institution with a passing result under ACE recommendations; CLEP College Algebra with an ACE-recommended score of 50 or higher; or qualifying high-school AP credit in Precalculus, Statistics, or Calculus, with an AP score of at least 3 and high-school credit supported by a transcript showing a grade of C or better.
• Must be physically qualified for the job and demonstrate the aptitude, attitude, and adaptability necessary for the trade.
• Must be willing to work at heights and safely climb poles, ladders, structures, and equipment, and perform work from bucket trucks and other aerial devices.
• Must meet the aerial equipment weight restriction of 300 pounds or less.
• Selected candidates must pass the EEI CAST aptitude test, meet the essential job functions assessment requirements, pass a physical field evaluation, and successfully complete an interview.
• Must submit all required application documents by November 13, 2026.
• Must start in mid-April 2027 and work reasonable and necessary overtime.
• Must live or relocate within one hour of the assigned headquarters.
• Casa Grande and Yuma hires must remain in their hired area for a minimum of two years after completing the Lineman Apprentice Program.
• Applicants must confirm their U.S. person or non-U.S. person status for export-control compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who graduated from an accredited electrical training program are encouraged to submit current enrollment transcripts or a certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeymen Linemen with rigging and other field tasks.
• Operate hydraulic tools, boom trucks, and forklifts.
• Run parts and provide ground support.
• Drive bucket trucks and work from aerial devices.
• Install poles and perform trenching.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing poles, ladders, structures, and equipment.
• Rotate through various areas of the organization to gain experience in the field.
• Travel to Metro and State Region locations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED