High Voltage Apprentice Lineman

huntelectric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid personal time (PTO)

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a qualified High Voltage Apprentice Lineman. In this full-time position, you'll be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, CDL, and have attended a certified Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program. The position also includes a competitive salary and benefits such as medical and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older to drive with your CDL over state lines.
• Enrolled/Attended a certified Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”).

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair electrical transmission systems.
• Provide on-the-job training for apprentices.
• Demonstrate safety and effective tool operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Electrical plan interpretation

Climbing skills

Tool operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Hotline tools

Aerial devices

Job description

Position Summary

Hunt Electric, Inc is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a High Voltage Apprentice Lineman position in our Transmission and Distribution Division. The candidate will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation systems.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A GROUNDSMAN POSITION. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED OR ATTENDED A CERTIFIED LINEMAN APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOL, WITH 3 TO 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE, PLEASE WAIT TO APPLY UNTIL A GROUNDSMAN POSITION OPENS UP. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

Major Duties

• Ability to work productively in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to interpret electrical plans and prints, stand for extended periods of time, use both hands, arms, and legs, stoop and bend, and lift 100 pounds.
• Attend IPSA Apprentice Schooling, track and turn in monthly on the job and Schooling Hours.
• Demonstrate skill in pole and tower climbing, URD installations, using hotline tools and working in aerial devices.
• Provide effective and meaningful on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit, familiarity with induced voltage, and understanding of proper grounding procedures.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of operating equipment safely and maintaining company equipment and tools in good working order.
• Capable of performing work in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate skill troubleshooting trouble in primary and secondary systems.
• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Experience effectively conducting a pre-job or tailboard briefing.
• Other duties and locations as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be 21 years or older to drive with your CDL over state lines.
• Enrolled/Attended a certified Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program (copy of certificated required).
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with ability to meet all DOT requirements.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess the ability to obtain such certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be willing to Travel for extended periods of time.

This full‑time High Voltage Apprentice Lineman position receives a competitive salary commensurate with experience and position responsibilities. As a full‑time Project Manager/Estimator, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).