Apprentice Lineman C: Hands-On Electric Distribution

Chain Electric Co Inc; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company invites applications for an entry-level Apprentice Lineman C. You will perform skilled electrical work in distribution systems, learn apprenticeship skills, and support journeyman progression while working on overhead and underground networks.

The role involves climbing, pole work, cable splicing, and daily site duties, with safety first and ability to travel for assignments. Equal opportunity employer, favoring candidates with CDL-B and own tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work (Lineman training school qualifies for 6 months).
• Ability to travel at a moment’s notice, anytime
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Possess at minimum a valid CDL-B license
• Possess your own tools
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to hear long distances
• Must be able to see long distances and differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability

Responsibilities

• Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations.
• Climb poles or use bucket trucks to access equipment at heights.
• Drive vehicles to job sites and operate equipment as required.
• Dig holes and set poles using cranes or power equipment; splicing cables as needed.

Skills

Travel on short notice

Irregular hours availability

Reading instructions

Color vision

Stamina for physical work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lineman training school preferred

Tools

CDL-B license

Own tools

Job description

Chain Electric Company invites applications for an entry-level Apprentice Lineman C. You will perform skilled electrical work in distribution systems, learn apprenticeship skills, and support journeyman progression while working on overhead and underground networks.

The role involves climbing, pole work, cable splicing, and daily site duties, with safety first and ability to travel for assignments. Equal opportunity employer, favoring candidates with CDL-B and own tools.