Apprentice Lineworker

Great Lakes Energy; Boyne City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Retirement plans

Job summary

Great Lakes Energy is seeking an Apprentice Lineworker to join our Petoskey district and participate in maintaining, constructing, and restoring electric distribution systems through our apprenticeship program.

As an apprentice, you will learn power restoration, line construction, and maintenance while working with a collaborative team. A valid CDL Class A with air brake endorsement is required, and candidates with pre-apprentice training are preferred. We emphasize safety and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and environments.
• Unrestricted CDL Class A with air brake endorsement is required.
• Pre-apprentice training/background is preferred; willingness to begin apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, constructing, and restoring electric distribution systems as part of apprenticeship progression.
• Learn power restoration, line construction, and maintenance from experienced crews.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure team and personal safety on the job site.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

Pre-apprentice training/background

Job description

Apprentice Lineworker

Great Lakes Energy is looking for an apprentice lineworker to work out of our Petoskey district to assist in professionally maintaining, constructing, and providing emergency restoration of electric distribution systems to the extent possible through apprenticeship program progression.

Who We Are

For over 85 years, we have powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. We serve over 128,000 meters as the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company.

We prioritize enriching the lives of our community members. We not only provide electric service, but we also provide reliable and robust fiber technology through Truestream, a communication solutions subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy.

We have over 300 employees who are more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit family of diverse professionals united by a shared vision. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, empowers growth, and fosters a sense of purpose in everything we do.

A Day in The Life of an Apprentice Lineworker at GLE

Teamwork, collaboration, and professionalism are all expectations of the day-to-day lifestyle of GLE lineworkers, and it's no different for our lineworkers-in-training (aka "apprentices"). No two days are exactly the same. Learning the ins-and-outs of power restoration, power line construction, maintenance and repair of existing power lines and emergency call-outs are just a few of the duties that could be waiting for you. We don't call off work for rain or snow days, so your schedule is set and reliable. Your home base consists of one primary show-up and a team of coworkers that work together to get the job done in the safest and most efficient way possible. Sometimes storm work within our expansive system will require assistance to other service areas, but for the most part, you get to end your night at home each day.

Who You Are

You are the kind of person who loves to be outside in the elements, no matter what the day looks like. You answer emergency calls because you have a deep sense of responsibility to your coworkers and the company you work for. You have a passion for linework and know how to work safely. Speaking of safety, it is your (and our) primary focus - we all want everyone to make it home safely at the end of the day. You are passionate about learning and competent when it comes to electric distribution systems. You may have even started a certified apprenticeship program, but ideally, you haven't made it very far in the program yet for this early-step apprentice position. You also have an unrestricted CDL with group A designation and air brake endorsement. We would love to see some pre-apprentice training/school or electrical groundwork in your background, but we are willing to consider various directions of readiness.

What's in It for You?

You are valuable to us, and our benefits are here to show it. That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development. We have a number of benefits, both traditional and progressive, to support you and your family through life's various stages. Here's just a taste of what we have to offer:

• The Essentials We foot the bill for comprehensive health insurance benefits. You'll be hard-pressed to find better for you and your family...seriously!
• Time to Spend Generous paid time off (PTO) puts you in the driver's seat for how you'll use your time.
• Better Health Through Better Living We believe healthy employees are happy employees. We have a diverse wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing, as well as reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more!
• When Life Hands You Lemons GLE knows that sometimes life doesn't go as planned. We offer benefit plans to help soften the blow of the unexpected. Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance packages are paid for by GLE.
• More Time with Your Baby New parents get time off to bond with their new bundle of joy. Parental leave benefits provide two weeks of family-friendly paid leave for moms and dads to bond and care for their growing families. Growing your family through adoption? You're awesome! We may be able to help you with related expenses up to $2,000.
• Never Stop Learning We hire our employees for a reason, and we want to keep them around. We also want to be an industry leader, so we will train you while you work. If you want to further your career, education or job shadow a different position, we do that too.
• Riding Off Into the Sunset Your future is important to us and we have the numbers to prove it. We have two retirement savings plans for eligible employees, with participation rates off the chart! A traditional pension and a 401k option? Yes please!

Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.