Electric Line Apprentice: Climb, Troubleshoot, Build

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to patrol electric lines, assist in troubleshooting outages, and support construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems under supervision.

The role requires enrollment in the NTUA Apprenticeship Program, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license or CDL learner permit with eventual CDL progression within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• 6-12 months experience in Electric Construction.
• 6-12 month experience in Electrical Field.
• Enrollment in the Apprenticeship Program is required in accordance with standards.
• Requires a Valid Driver's License or CDL Learner's Permit, Class A (subject to motor vehicle review) Learners permit is to be validated to CDL license within 6 months from date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols electric lines.
• Assists with troubleshooting service interruptions and electrical outages.
• Assists in the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines under close supervision of a qualified Line Maintainer Journeyman or those of higher classification.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of test equipment.
• Assists in investigating customer complaints pertaining to voltage problems, required to climb poles, etc., and takes corrective action.
• Climbs poles to install wires, line hardware, insulators, crossarms, wooden timbers, and any other apparatus.
• Repairs electric distribution systems and substations in order to maintain service to customers.
• Learns the operation of a digger truck and usage of lineman tools.
• Troubleshoots overhead and underground circuits.
• Assists in switching and restoring service on distribution lines and substations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Electric construction experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking an Apprentice Lineman to patrol electric lines, assist in troubleshooting outages, and support construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems under supervision.

The role requires enrollment in the NTUA Apprenticeship Program, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license or CDL learner permit with eventual CDL progression within six months of hire.