Low to Mid level apprentice positions (for collecting applications)

Quanta Services, Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. is seeking a step three Apprentice in Flowood, Mississippi. This role involves supervised work on energized primary circuits and hands-on installation of transformers and switches. The Apprentice will gain practical skills in reconducting projects and other electrical tasks.

The position requires climbing gear and offers medical, dental, and vision benefits. Join a committed team focused on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a complete set of personal climbing gear by the end of step two Apprenticeship.
• Must be directly supervised while working on energized primary circuits.

Responsibilities

• Install primary protective covers and assist with single phase transformers.
• Make connections to transformers and operate switches.
• Work on reconductor projects and install dead-end assemblies.

Skills

Supervised primary line work

Knowledge of electrical apparatus

Operation of switches

Installing transformers

Advanced rigging skills

Tools

Climbing gear

Wire stringing equipment

Multimeter

Job description

About Us

Southern Electric Corporation a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, underground, and distribution lines as well as providing emergency restoration services. A proven leader in the industry since 1985, SEC has earned a reputation of providing superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. We currently manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of late model equipment. Customers include investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our work footprint. Our team is our family. We are 100% committed to the safety of our team members and providing industry leading training.

About this Role

Steps one and two gave the Apprentice the basic skills to use the common tools and techniques associated with powerline work. Step two introduced the Apprentice to energized secondary work to teach them the principles of live work. During step three the Apprentice will begin energized primary work. In addition, the Apprentice will learn how to connect single phase transformers.

• Complete set of personal climbing gear MUST be obtained no later than the end of step two Apprenticeship, no exceptions.

While working aloft on or near energized primary circuits the step three Apprentice must be directly supervised by a Lineman or Foreman at the same physical location as the Apprentice (on the pole with, in the bucket with or adjacent to).

What You'll Do

The following, along with the tasks listed in the previous steps, is a list of the kind of tasks the step three Apprentice should be engaged in and learning while on the job.

• Installingprimaryprotectivecover.
  • Hoses
  • Blankets
  • Guards
• Directly supervised primary line work.
• Assistingandinstalling0singlephasetransformers.
  • Hanging with truck (on pole and from bucket)
  • Hanging with blocks from pole.
• Makingconnectionstotransformers.
• Operationofswitches.
• Fusing.
• Apparatus grounding(casegrounds,etc.).
• TakingprimaryAMPreadings.
• Conductortransferring.
  • Lay out/hot arms
  • Lateral transfers
  • Sagging primary conductors
  • Dead-ending primary conductors
  • Rigging for transfers
  • Material handler transfers
• Working on reconductor projects.
• Installingstringingblocks.
  • Tangent (straight line)
  • Slight angle
  • Hard Angle
• Primaryclippingand1ying.
  • Copper ties
  • Aluminum ties
  • Angle ties
  • Preform ties
  • Armor rods
• Installing dead-end assembly.
• Installingjumpers.
  • Mechanical temporary
  • Permanent
• Usingwirestringing equipment.
  • Rope rig
  • Tensioner
  • Kellum Grips/wire socks
• Phasing primary circuits with phasing sticks.

Courses commonly assigned to step three Apprentices from the T&D Power Skills training website are as follows.

• Advanced Rigging
• OverheadDistributionSystems
• ServiceInstallation
• PoleFramingandGuying
• SettingandReplacing Poles
• SafetyinOverheadLineMaintenance
• MultimeterOperation and Use
• UsingLineTestEquipment
• TreeTrimming
• Safe Bucket Truck Operations

What You'll Get

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.