Electric Line Worker Apprentice: Path to Journeyman

City of Kirkwood; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kirkwood offers a five-year training position leading to qualification as a journeyman line worker. Training includes academic and field work in overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, street lighting, signals, and substation equipment.

Under the Working Line Foreman, you will perform essential duties such as digging, framing, setting poles, installing equipment, every day maintenance, meter work, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• CDL A license is required.
• Ability to climb poles and handle equipment safely.
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution principles.

Responsibilities

• Digs pole and anchor holes manually or with equipment.
• Frames poles and attaches ground wires.
• Sets poles, anchors, and guy wires.
• Operates winch line for equipment installation.
• Works on energized lines under supervision and safety rules.
• Maintains underground and overhead lines and meters.
• Reads meters and assists crewmembers as needed.
• Participates in safety and training meetings.

Skills

Climb poles

Basic electricity knowledge

Safety awareness

Read meters

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL A license

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

The City of Kirkwood offers a five-year training position leading to qualification as a journeyman line worker. Training includes academic and field work in overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, street lighting, signals, and substation equipment.

Under the Working Line Foreman, you will perform essential duties such as digging, framing, setting poles, installing equipment, every day maintenance, meter work, and safety compliance.