Apprentice Lineman

Pennline; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennline in Winchester, VA, is looking for Apprentice Linemen to join their team. Candidates should have a valid Class A CDL and preferred qualifications include having attended Lineman School. The position requires physical capability to lift over 50 lbs and climb various structures while working in different weather conditions.

Key responsibilities include conducting pre-job briefings, following directions, and maintaining good communication with team members. A company vehicle is provided for travel to work sites across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Qualifications

• Attended Lineman School is preferred.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Experience with rigging and climbing poles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective pre-job briefings and follow directions.
• Learn to read drawings and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot on primary and secondary conductors.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Self-motivated

Team-focused

Customer-focused

Education

Lineman School

OSHA 10 Card

Wood Pole Climbing Certificate

Tools

Basic Rigging

Company vehicle

Job description

Penn Line Energy T&D, Inc. is seeking candidates for Apprentice Linemen in the Winchester, VA area. Below are the requirements of the job:

Training

• Attended Lineman School (preferred)
• OSHA 10 Card (or equivalent)
• Basic Rigging
• Wood Pole Climbing Certificate (preferred)
• Aerial Bucket

Physical Demands

• Lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Climb steel towers.
• Climb wood poles.
• Climb other structures.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Work in high and low temperatures.
• Work off of ladders.
• Work at heights up to 100’ or more.
• Work on secondary conductors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leadership

• Learn to conduct effective pre-job briefings.
• Follow directions as required.
• Learn to read drawings and blueprints.
• Maintain vehicles/equipment in good working condition.
• Learn to troubleshoot on primary and secondary conductors.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and work effectively with others.
• Must be self-motivated, team-focused, and customer-focused.

Travel and Work Schedule

• A company vehicle will be furnished to travel to work sites primarily located in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
• Work schedules may be either four ten-hour days or five ten-hour days.
• Must work overtime as required.
• Must respond to storm restoration work and call-outs, as required. This work may require individuals to be away from home on an extended basis.
• Regular work per diem greater than 60 miles away from home.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] ext:151

Equal Employment Opportunity

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.