Electric - Line Worker Apprentice 207024

Department of Public Utilities/City of Orangeburg; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Line Worker Apprentice in the Electric Division. This role involves hands-on training and practical experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution systems. You'll assist seasoned professionals while adhering to safety protocols and operating various tools and equipment. Ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in the electric utility sector, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to learn and grow, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions to gain skills in line work and safety procedures.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of electric power systems.

Skills

Manual Labor

Safety Procedures

Technical Job Functions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Department-Specific Software

Job description

Line Worker Apprentice– Electric Division
(Pay Range $17.36 - $27.78 / hour)

The purpose of this classification is toperform construction, repair and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution systems. Incumbents in this classification attend training to learn routine aspects of line work, perform manual labor, and assist experienced line workers with more technical aspects of work functions.

Essential Functions

• Attends and completes training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding division operations, technical job functions, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Determines materials and equipment required to complete assigned tasks
• Performs manual labor associated with construction, maintenance and repair of power transmission and distribution systems
• Adheres to established safety procedures
• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of electric power transmission and distribution systems
• Assists with installing, restoring, and repairing electric services and systems
• Operates a personal computer and other electronic devices.
• Utilizes maintenance, work order, or department-specific software.
• Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies
• May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, holidays, Standby Duty or be called out as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must reside within a radius of Orangeburg, SC that allows for a 30-minute maximum response.

Specific License or Certification Required

• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
• Must obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certificate, be climber certified, and complete Week 1 & 2 of Line Worker Training School within 12 months in position.
• Must have the ability to satisfactorily complete Week 3 & 6 of Line Worker Training School.