Lineman Apprentice I - Power Line Construction

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a Lineman Apprentice I to learn skilled line work on 0 to 600V systems under the guidance of seasoned Linemen and a Line Supervisor. The role follows a rotating shift, includes overtime and emergency coverage, and emphasizes safety, training and hands-on pole work on job sites.

Responsibilities include pole work, pole hardware installation, tree clearance, equipment handling and adherence to D&D procedures and OSHA standards on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least 6 months of work experience in electrical distribution, line construction and maintenance or similar electrical trade work.
• Must pass lineman certification testing and labs for promotion to Lineman Apprentice II within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate all Line Department vehicles and equipment.
• Dig holes, set and frame poles, install guy wires and anchors using compressor truck and hand tools.
• Assemble streetlights and other electrical devices, transport and spot line equipment on erected poles and towers.
• Assist in grounding de-energized pole transformers and other electrical devices.
• Inspect, clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Install, replace and remove defective electrical devices on the ground.
• Climb poles to remove broken or defective hardware on de-energized poles.
• Raise and lower tools and equipment to co-workers overhead and underground systems.
• Cut, trim and clear trees and branches from right-of-way for new construction or around existing poles; load into chipper.
• Check truck stock materials at shift start and end; keep work area clean.
• Adhere to safety regulations and OSHA standards; learn T&D pole construction basics and grounding methods.
• Develop grounding methods and install pole hardware on de-energized poles from ground.
• Learn stringing and installation of de-energized lines from ground or aerial positions.

Skills

Pole climbing

Grounding procedures

Safety compliance

Hand tools operation

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Compressor truck

Job description

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a Lineman Apprentice I to learn skilled line work on 0 to 600V systems under the guidance of seasoned Linemen and a Line Supervisor. The role follows a rotating shift, includes overtime and emergency coverage, and emphasizes safety, training and hands-on pole work on job sites.

Responsibilities include pole work, pole hardware installation, tree clearance, equipment handling and adherence to D&D procedures and OSHA standards on a daily basis.