LINEMAN APPRENTICE

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lineman Apprentice to assist in constructing and maintaining high voltage electrical equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to climb ladders and poles. The position offers competitive pay based on apprenticeship year, with a clear path for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum passing score of 6 on the NJATC written exam.
• Must be at least 17 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in constructing and maintaining high voltage electrical equipment.
• Respond to electrical emergency situations.

Skills

Climbing

Electrical Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Office of Public Utilities, Electric Division, in conjunction with the Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC), will be hiring for the Lineman Apprentice position(s). Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in various tasks to construct and maintain high voltage electrical equipment and apparatus, and responding to electrical emergency situations. Responsibilities also involve assembling and disassembling electrical materials or equipment in high places, below ground level, at ground level, or within confined spaces, often while energized. Candidates must be able to climb ladders, poles, steel structures, and work in and out of ditches and on or off equipment, often near high voltage lines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum passing score of 6 or greater on the NJATC written exam; proof of score must be uploaded with the application.
• If the exam was taken within the past 24 months with a score of 6 or higher, re-testing is not required.
• The exam can only be taken once every 90 days.
• The next available testing date is May 20, 2025, in Springfield, IL. Additional dates may be added based on demand.
• Applicants participating in an accredited electrical apprenticeship recognized by the Electrical Training Alliance, with a program that utilized the ETA aptitude test requiring a score of 6 or better, may qualify for a direct interview if opportunities are available.

Minimum Application Requirements:

• Be at least 17 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Unrestricted 20/20 eyesight (correctable to 20/20); no color blindness
• Valid driver’s license at the time of background check
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) within 12 months of employment

All qualified applicants will receive a first interview. Top scorers will be required to attend a mandatory 2-day climbing orientation before proceeding to a second interview. Hiring decisions will be made after the second interview.

Position Details:

• Application Deadline: June 22, 2025, at 11:00 PM CST
• Location/Division: Electric Division, The Office of Public Utilities
• Rate of Pay:
• Year 1 Apprentice: $26.25/hour
• Year 2 Apprentice: $31.50/hour
• Year 3 Apprentice: $39.38/hour

LINEMAN APPRENTICE | City of Springfield