Overhead Lineman Apprentice 1–8 –Port Richey, Fl

Primoris Services Corporation; Berlin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris T&D is hiring Overhead Lineman Apprentices Levels 1–8 to join our team in the Port Richey, FL area. Apprentices will assist experienced line crews with construction, maintenance and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems, with level determined by training and demonstrated skills.

Responsibilities include aiding with pole setting, crossarm installation, conductor work, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds or more.
• Must be willing to travel or work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and emergency restoration assignments.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
• CDL A license is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines.
• Assist linemen with setting poles, framing poles, installing crossarms, insulators, conductors, transformers, and other distribution equipment.
• Perform groundwork and provide support to line crews during daily operations.
• Assist with pulling, sagging, and installing overhead conductor.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment used in electrical distribution construction.
• Learn and follow proper climbing, rigging, grounding, and electrical safety procedures.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing materials and equipment.
• Perform jobsite setup, cleanup, and traffic-control duties as needed.

Skills

Lifting and physical work

Travel flexibility

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Tools

CDL A

Driver's license

Job description

Job Overview:

Primoris T&D is seeking Overhead Lineman Apprentices Levels 1–8 to join our team in the Port Richey, FL area. This position assists experienced line crews with the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems. Apprentice level will be determined based on previous training, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines.
• Assist linemen with setting poles, framing poles, installing crossarms, insulators, conductors, transformers, and other distribution equipment.
• Perform groundwork and provide support to line crews during daily operations.
• Assist with pulling, sagging, and installing overhead conductor.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment used in electrical distribution construction.
• Learn and follow proper climbing, rigging, grounding, and electrical safety procedures.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing materials and equipment.
• Perform jobsite setup, cleanup, and traffic-control duties as needed.
• Work from the ground and at elevated heights as training and apprentice level permit.
• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and utility safety requirements.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications:

• Previous overhead electrical distribution or utility construction experience preferred; experience requirements will vary based on apprentice level.
• Ability and willingness to progress through an apprenticeship program and learn the overhead line trade.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working at heights.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or more as required.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in heat, rain, and other changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL A is required.
• Must be willing to travel or work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and emergency restoration assignments when needed.
• Must meet all company and customer safety and employment requirements.

Preferred Experience:

• Overhead distribution construction or maintenance.
• Utility or power-line apprenticeship training.
• Pole climbing and basic rigging experience.
• CDL A license and experience operating utility construction equipment.

Primoris T&D offers opportunities for employees to develop their skills and advance within the electrical utility construction industry.

Company Overview:

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage “For our Furry Friends”
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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