Apprentice Lineman — Electric Power Distribution

Temple Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative seeks an Apprentice Lineman to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing distribution and transmission lines under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, performance, and learning the National Electrical Safety Code while supporting linemen, groundmen, and operators.

You will work outdoors in all weather, climb poles, and assist with meters, transformers, and outage restoration. On-call rotation and irregular hours are required.

Qualifications

• Equipment operated: bucket trucks, forklifts, backhoe, trencher, winches, drills, chainsaws, and high compression tools.
• Ability to climb poles and be certified as a climber before the 3-month probation period is over.
• Physical effort includes lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Working outdoors in all weather with nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Installs and services security lights and related equipment with or without Lineman.
• Maintains and repairs overhead and underground distribution lines and equipment with Lineman or Lead Lineman.
• Reads, connects, and disconnects meters; completes necessary paperwork.
• Inspects service entrances and ensures conformance with NEC and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative wiring requirements.
• Performs duties of groundman, operator, and lineman as needed.
• Applies safety policies and participates in on-call rotations.

Skills

Climb poles

First aid CPR

Read manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket trucks

Forklifts

Backhoe

Trencher

Winches

Drills

Chainsaws

Digger derricks

Texas CDL

Job description

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative seeks an Apprentice Lineman to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing distribution and transmission lines under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, performance, and learning the National Electrical Safety Code while supporting linemen, groundmen, and operators.

You will work outdoors in all weather, climb poles, and assist with meters, transformers, and outage restoration. On-call rotation and irregular hours are required.