Apprentice Lineman – LaGrange

Diverse Power Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Power Inc. is seeking an apprentice lineworker in a general construction role. Trainees will learn to work on overhead and URD distribution lines under supervision, gain hands-on experience, and participate in safety and technical training.

Responsibilities include pole work, transformer installation, underground line tasks, and on-call maintenance. The program emphasizes safety, equipment operation, and practical skill development in a utility setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license within six months.
• On the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Frames, sets and aligns poles.
• Installs and changes out all transformers.
• Installs underground primary and secondary lines, pad mount transformers and related equipment.
• Performs hot line work.
• Loads and unloads poles, transformers and other materials.
• Inspects work for safety and quality; follows specifications and codes.
• Reads meters and performs basic line maintenance tasks.
• Trims trees and clears right-of-way as needed.

Skills

CDL required

First aid/CPR

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Department:
Construction

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Crew Leader

Education and/or Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Position is required to participate in ongoing technical and safety training including hot line schools, applied electricity course, etc. On the job training will be provided.

Abilities and Skills:
Must be able to perform the activities listed in job description. Must be able to maintain records required for accounting of time and materials. Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license within six months. Must be proficient in first-aid methods and artificial respiration. Must be able to operate a computer. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge at each stage of the apprenticeship program. Must be able to perform the activities listed in the position description. Frequently lifts materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Occasionally must be able to move materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds from one level to another. Activities are performed driving, climbing, sitting and walking. Many activities are typically performed standing or working in a bucket or when individual is supported by positioning equipment. Some activities require lifting and extending from an awkward position for long periods of time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the crew leader or other assigned supervisor acquires the skills to successfully carry out the following activities:

Performs all the necessary activities in the construction and maintenance energized and de-energized overhead and URD distribution lines. Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Frames, sets and aligns poles
• Strings armor-rod
• Sags and ties in conductors on all types of poles and structures
• Installs and changes out all transformers
• Installs underground primary and secondary lines, pad mount transformers and related equipment.
• Performs hot line work
• Operates line trucks and bucket tracks and other assigned equipment. Ensures that these are maintained in good working condition.
• Loads and unloads poles, transformers and other materials.
• Assists in adjusting, setting and operating regulators, oil circuit reclosers, cutouts, and other line devices.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of all substation facilities.
• Learns how to install security lights.
• Learns how to install single-phase and three-phase metering equipment.
• Pulls scheduled stand-by duty and emergency maintenance, as required.
• Trims trees and clears right-of-way, as required.
• Reads and sets meters, as required.
• Collects delinquent accounts, as required.
• Is familiar with system circuits and knows line feeds.
• Patrols the line and checks for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions and notifies crew leader or supervisor of problems areas.
• Inspects work after completion to ensure that it has been done in accordance with applicable specifications and codes.
• Is familiar with the considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, and electric flash, automobile traffic and falling objects. Understands and utilizes safety and protective equipment. Must be able to render first aid, CPR and pole-top resuscitation.
• Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and regulations while operating assigned vehicle. Should at all time, look out for the safety of the vehicle, its occupants and its load.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Working Conditions:
Frequently lifts materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.

Occasionally must be able to move materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds from one level to another.

Many activities are typically performed standing or working in a bucket or when individual is supported by positioning equipment.

Outside work in all kinds of weather may be required. Irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime is required. This position serves on-call rotation as assigned.

Relationships:
Internal:
Various and other personnel of the cooperative.

External:
Member-Consumers: Advises and assists member-consumers in every way possible. Takes advantage of the opportunity to obtain increased understanding and acceptance of cooperative objectives, policies, plans and programs.

General Public: Maintains friendly, cooperative relationships with the general public in the performance of responsibilities.

After an offer of employment has been made, a physical examination is required, which will include a test for illegal drugs.

Diverse Power is an Equal Opportunity Employment and Aff***