Electric Utility Apprentice: Line Construction & Repair

City of Gillette; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gillette is seeking an Electric Lineman to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical infrastructure including overhead and underground distribution, substations, and transmission systems. You will operate bucket trucks and other equipment, climb poles, and follow stringent safety policies to ensure reliable service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with lineman training or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a Wyoming Class A CDL

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of electrical lineman training or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Wyoming Class A CDL within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs substation system equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs transmission system infrastructure.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Operate digger truck, bucket truck, wire puller, front-end loader, backhoe, and other equipment.
• Work from bucket trucks or climb poles to service electrical equipment on lines.
• Terminates underground wire to manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshoots power lines and equipment.
• Knowledge of electric utility construction, maintenance, and repair methods.
• Complies with state and federal regulations and safety guidelines.

Skills

Safety procedures

Tools & equipment

Problem solving

Oral & written communication

Map & drawings reading

Computer software literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED and lineman training or equivalent

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger truck

Power line equipment

Front-end loader / backhoe

Job description

The City of Gillette is seeking an Electric Lineman to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical infrastructure including overhead and underground distribution, substations, and transmission systems. You will operate bucket trucks and other equipment, climb poles, and follow stringent safety policies to ensure reliable service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with lineman training or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a Wyoming Class A CDL