Pre-Apprentice Substation Electrician

aps • Deer Valley, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service (APS) is hiring Pre-Apprentices for its Substation Electrician program in Phoenix Metro and Northern Arizona. The program is for individuals pursuing an Electrician Apprenticeship. Pre-Apprentices assist Substation Electrician crews with maintaining and repairing transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitors, and other high-voltage equipment; rigging; operating hydraulic tools, boom trucks, and forklifts; working from aerial lifts; installing poles; trenching; and working in confined spaces. Participants rotate through different areas of the organization to gain experience.

The role is onsite and involves field work and/or work at an APS facility. Selected candidates must start in mid-April 2027, work reasonable and necessary overtime, and work under the terms and conditions of the Pre-Apprenticeship Agreement. Travel to Metro Phoenix and State Region locations is required. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico if based at Four Corners, and live or relocate within one hour of their assigned headquarters. Metro Phoenix headquarters may be relocated to the Hub West Service Center, approximately 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix. Northern District headquarters may be in Flagstaff, Joseph City, or Fruitland, New Mexico. After completing the Substation Electrician Apprentice Program, Northern District hires must remain in their hired area for at least two years.

Applicants must submit a resume, proof of high school graduation or GED, qualifying math-course or test documentation, and color copies of the front and back of a valid Class A CDL without mechanical restrictions by the November 13, 2026 posting close date. Selected candidates must pass the EEI CAST aptitude test, an essential job functions assessment, a physical field evaluation, and an interview. Testing may include written, computer-based, hands-on skills, and physical ability tests. This position requires CIP access and associated background checks. The workplace is smoke-free.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED by the application closing date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no mechanical restrictions, such as air-brake restrictions.
• Must complete one qualifying math option: an accredited college-level Introduction to College Algebra course (MAT-091 or equivalent) or higher with a grade of C or better; a technical math course through a post-high-school construction, electrical, or automotive trade school or program; an eligible ACE-recognized college-level course with the ACE-recommended passing result; the CLEP College Algebra test with an ACE-recommended score of 50 or higher; or high-school AP credit in Precalculus, Statistics, or Calculus with an AP test score of 3 or higher and high-school credit with a grade of C or better.
• Must be physically qualified for the job and demonstrate aptitude, attitude, and adaptability 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 aerial-equipment weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less.
• Must provide the required application documents by November 13, 2026: resume; high-school diploma, transcripts, or GED equivalent and score sheet; qualifying math documentation; and color copies of the front and back of the valid Class A CDL.
• If selected, must successfully pass the EEI CAST aptitude test, essential job functions assessment, physical field evaluation, and interview.
• If selected, must start in mid-April 2027 and work under the Pre-Apprenticeship Agreement.
• Must live or relocate within one hour of the assigned headquarters; employees are expected to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees.
• Northern District hires must remain in their hired area for at least two years after completing the Substation Electrician Apprentice Program.
• Must obtain and maintain CIP access, including required background checks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Substation Electrician crews with maintaining and repairing transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitors, and other high-voltage equipment.
• Perform rigging and operate hydraulic tools, boom trucks, and forklifts.
• Work from aerial lifts and other aerial devices, including bucket trucks.
• Install poles, perform trenching, and work in confined spaces.
• Rotate through various areas of the organization to gain experience in the field.
• Travel to Metro Phoenix and State Region locations as required.
• Work reasonable and necessary overtime.
• Maintain required CIP access for the duration of employment.

What This Job Offers

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