Lineman Apprentice – Transmission Line Technician

Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives in Benson, AZ seeks a Substation Apparatus Technician Apprentice to support maintenance, modification and installation of transmission facilities. You will work with the Transmission Maintenance Manager and Line Foreman, handling parts, equipment and safety-conscious tasks.

This four-year apprenticeship emphasizes on-the-job training, safety, and the ability to pass required tests.

Qualifications

• Enrollment and completion of a four year apprenticeship program recognized by the State Apprenticeship Council.
• Willingness to perform maintenance on a call-out basis.
• Ability to train others in transmission line equipment maintenance.
• Good safety record and physical fitness for the trade.
• Provide high school completion evidence or transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transmission lines owned or controlled by the Cooperative or interconnecting systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections to locate potential problems.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed on transmission lines.
• Keep equipment clean and properly cared for to promote safety and reliability.
• Perform switching on the electric system per procedures.
• Perform live line work as assigned.
• Assist in construction and maintenance work as directed.
• Act as technical consultant to managers and engineering personnel.
• Operate light and heavy mobile line equipment safely.
• Perform other related duties as required and safe.

Skills

Call-out readiness

Training others

Safety mindset

Physical fitness

Initiative to complete tasks

Accountability and reliability

Test passage readiness

CDL Class A within 1 year

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

4-year apprenticeship program enrollment/completion

Job description

Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives in Benson, AZ seeks a Substation Apparatus Technician Apprentice to support maintenance, modification and installation of transmission facilities. You will work with the Transmission Maintenance Manager and Line Foreman, handling parts, equipment and safety-conscious tasks.

This four-year apprenticeship emphasizes on-the-job training, safety, and the ability to pass required tests.