Transmission Maintenance Lineman (Hotstick Deer Valley) LOMA

APS • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. We will rely on your exceptional work ethic to be responsible for working on new construction projects and maintaining existing overhead facilities. Work performed may involve voltages from 69KV to 500KV. Alternative days and hours may be required (Tuesday - Saturday) per LOMA (3/12/2008).

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
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class "A") with ability to meet all DOT requirements
• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters.
• 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
• For jobs in departments (System, Reliability, Hotstick) that require the majority of the work be performed out-of-town and as such, employees/crews are not required to report to the established headquarters unless directed by Leadership; the reasonable distance requirement will be waived.

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 in that position, etc.).
• Copy of your Class A CDL license (or permit) (front and back and IN COLOR)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Working on new construction projects
• Maintaining existing overhead facilities
• Work performed may involve voltages from 69KV to 500KV
• Necessary overtime work will be required
• Subject to out-of-town assignments and emergent calls
• Opportunity to Support External Human Cargo (EHC) Operations.

Benefits

• The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.

What This Job Offers

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