Apprentice Lineman: Train in Electric Distribution

Clay Today; Enterprise, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking two Apprentice Linemen to join our construction/maintenance teams in the Enterprise area. Work under the Construction Foreman to build and service distribution lines on energized and de-energized systems.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CDL Class A with air/power brake, and 1–3 years in electric distribution or completed an Introductory Electrical Lineworker Program. Willingness to relocate to service area and work overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or equivalent.
• Must possess or obtain within six months a valid CDL Class A with air/power brake certification.
• One to three years of electric distribution service/construction work preferred.
• General knowledge of NEC, RUS specs, OSHA safety code desirable.
• Completion of an Introductory Electrical Lineworker Program preferred (Wallace State or Southeast Lineman).

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain distribution lines and services under supervision.
• Read staking sheets and determine wire, pole, and transformer needs.
• Install and change-out transformers, regulators, and related equipment on energized/ de-energized lines.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger/derrick, trencher, and related equipment.
• Inspect service entrances to meet NEC and wiring requirements and ensure compliance.
• Perform emergency repairs, standby rotations, and overtime as required.

Skills

CDL Class A

Electrical safety knowledge

Lineworker program

Read staking sheets

Ability to operate bucket trucks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Introductory Electrical Lineworker Program

Job description

Covington Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking two Apprentice Linemen to join our construction/maintenance teams in the Enterprise area. Work under the Construction Foreman to build and service distribution lines on energized and de-energized systems.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CDL Class A with air/power brake, and 1–3 years in electric distribution or completed an Introductory Electrical Lineworker Program. Willingness to relocate to service area and work overtime is required.