Electric Lineman Apprentice: Overhead & Underground

Og&e; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OG&E Energy Corp. in Oklahoma City seeks an Electric Apprentice to join a structured program that trains in installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems to ensure reliable service for customers.

The role progresses from apprentice to journey level through classroom, computer-based training, and on-the-job experience, with strong safety and documentation requirements. Travel across service areas may be needed.

Qualifications

• Apprentice program with on-the-job training to reach journey level.
• Ability to install/repair transformers, cable, meters across customer types.
• Perform underground distribution work and switching per standards.
• Adhere to safety standards and document work records.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair transformers, secondary cable, risers, pedestals, meters for residential/commercial/industrial.
• Install and repair primary cable, risers, switch cubicles, network switches, and terminations underground.
• Maintain accurate records: time sheets, reports, meter orders, documentation.
• Locate and repair underground faults on primary/secondary circuits.
• Troubleshoot and restore service during emergencies (weather, faults).
• Construct and maintain underground distribution per approved standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Reading blueprints

Tools

MS-Outlook

Job description

OG&E Energy Corp. in Oklahoma City seeks an Electric Apprentice to join a structured program that trains in installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems to ensure reliable service for customers.

The role progresses from apprentice to journey level through classroom, computer-based training, and on-the-job experience, with strong safety and documentation requirements. Travel across service areas may be needed.