Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

Nashville Electric Service; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Electric Service in Nashville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice to support the Substation, Support & Vegetation Management Section of the Power System Operations Department. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of utility maintenance experience, with emphasis on safety and hands-on tool use.

You will assist in repairing tools and equipment, cutting, welding, and fabricating metal parts, and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of construction or utility experience with heavy equipment.
• Commercial driver’s license required or able to attain it.
• Must pass a physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair of pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools, small engines and power equipment.
• Transport heavy loads using equipment near energized equipment.
• Use metal fabrication tools such as brake, punch, lathe and shear.
• Cut, weld, braze and solder metal with torches and plasma cutters.
• Splice wire cable and rope lines for winches.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to perform work.
• Complete apprentice training program and obtain necessary certifications.
• Maintain mechanical shop facilities.
• Work safely to protect employees, the public and property.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Metal brake

Punch

Lathes

Shearing machine

Torch cutting

Plasma cutter

Welding equipment

Job description

(Current opening is in the Substation, Support & Vegetation Management Section of the Power System Operations Department)

High School diploma or General Education Diploma is required.

One year of construction or utility experience involving the operation of material handling and heavy equipment, the repair of tools and equipment, or fabrication of metal materials is required.

Employees who receive a positive drug or alcohol test result within the past 12 months prior to posting will not certify for the job.

Employees who have less than a "2.5" rating overall job performance on their last performance appraisal will not certify for the job.

Employees who receive a disciplinary suspension within the past 12 months of posting will not certify for the job. The disciplinary action date is defined as the first day of suspension.

Employees who fail or did not take the most recent Safety Manual Test will not certify for any job that would be a promotion.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• a. Assist in the repair of pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools, small engines and power equipment.
• b. Assist in the transportation of heavy loads using equipment such as tractor and lowboy trailer, mobile cranes and other heavy equipment near energized equipment.
• c. Use tools and equipment such as metal brake, punch, lathes and shearing machine for metal fabrication under necessary direction.
• d. Learn to cut, weld, braze and solder metal using equipment such as torches, plasma cutters, and various types of welding equipment for metal fabrication.
• e. Splice wire cable and rope lines for winches.
• f. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, maps, and schematics in order to perform work.
• g. Complete training program for Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice including written material and/or on the job training and obtain necessary certifications.
• h. Maintain mechanical shop facilities.
• i. Perform work in a safe manner to protect employees, the public, and property.

Working Conditions

The working environment of this job includes physical surroundings that are undesirable. There is regular or extreme exposure to multiple disagreeable elements or hazards. This job demands heavy physical effort. Frequently moves or lifts heavy objects (50 pounds or more). Requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as standing, walking, climbing, crouching or crawling in restricted spaces for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

Note: The selection process for this position will involve behavioral interviews.

Must be able to pass a physical abilities test.

Subject to 24-hour call.

Special Licensing and Certification

Must have or be able to attain a commercial driver's license from state of residence in accordance with state law.

NOTE: The current Minimum rate is $31.68 per hour, and the Maximum rate is $44.77 per hour.

The statements in this job description are not an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills. Other duties may be added or deleted, and this description may be amended at any time. Perform other related duties as required.

DATE: August 27, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.