OH Apprentice 1-8

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking an OH AP 4 – Overhead Apprentice Level 4 to support construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution and transmission lines. This outdoor role involves working under supervision to learn essential skills and contribute to safe, reliable power delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting journeymen, operating hand and power tools, adhering to safety programs, and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Lineman Apprentice program (Level 3 or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement is required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist journey-level linemen and higher-level apprentices in overhead line construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles including bucket trucks and wire pullers.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies including arc flash protection and lockout/tagout.
• Perform climbing activities on utility poles using approved safety equipment.
• Read schematics and work orders to understand project requirements.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and team communications.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lineman Apprentice program (Level 3 or equivalent)

Physical endurance and ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Excellent communication and teamwork

Willingness to travel and work away from home

Pre-employment drug screen and physical clearance

Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement

Tools

CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

Job Overview: Job Summary

The OH AP 4 (Overhead Apprentice, Level 4) will assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution and transmission lines. This role involves working under direct supervision to learn and apply essential skills in a challenging outdoor environment, contributing to the safe and reliable delivery of power.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist journey-level linemen and higher-level apprentices in all aspects of overhead line construction, maintenance, and repair, including installing poles, stringing wire, framing poles, and connecting transformers.
• Operate and maintain various hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and efficiently, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, and wire pullers.
• Learn and adhere to all safety regulations, company policies, and procedures, including proper grounding techniques, lockout/tagout, and arc flash protection.
• Perform climbing activities on utility poles and structures using approved safety equipment and techniques.
• Handle and manage materials, including loading and unloading trucks, organizing equipment, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Read and interpret basic schematics, blueprints, and work orders to understand project requirements.
• Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings, contributing to a culture of safety.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Work in various weather conditions and be available for emergency call-out and overtime as needed.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Lineman Apprentice program (Level 3 or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work safely at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of electrical principles and safety standards is a plus.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement is required.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to safety and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required by project needs.

Company Overview

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Award winning safety programs
• Overtime opportunities
• Growth Opportunities
• And more

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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