Apprentice Lineman: Field Electrician & Safety Pro

Temple Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to learn and assist with maintaining and constructing distribution lines to ensure continuous service. You will work with Linemen A, B, or C and perform related duties under supervision.

The position requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and strict adherence to safety protocols. A Texas class A CDL is required, with on-the-job training and probationary progress.

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals to complete duties.
• Must be able to complete reports and other paperwork and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is normally required.
• Must be familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and RUS Materials Specifications for lines.
• Must know and practice first aid and CPR.
• Must complete Magic Valley Electric Cooperative Apprenticeship Program and live within 30 minutes of the work location.
• A class A Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and services security lights and related equipment with Lineman A, B, or C.
• Maintains and repairs energized and de-energized distribution lines.
• Keeps informed of line feed directions and device locations.
• Patrols lines and reports hazards to supervisor.
• Observes safety rules and uses protective equipment.
• Performs duties of groundman, equipment operator, and lineman/serviceman as needed.
• Reads, connects, and disconnects meters and completes paperwork.
• Inspects service entrances to ensure code conformance.

Skills

Climb poles

Safety awareness

Hazard identification

CPR/First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket trucks

Forklifts

Digger derricks

Cable locators

Digger derricks

Job description

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to learn and assist with maintaining and constructing distribution lines to ensure continuous service. You will work with Linemen A, B, or C and perform related duties under supervision.

The position requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and strict adherence to safety protocols. A Texas class A CDL is required, with on-the-job training and probationary progress.