Overhead Lineman Apprentice 1–8 – Inverness, FL

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

OT opportunities

Job summary

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking Overhead Lineman Apprentices Levels 1–8 in the Inverness, FL area to assist experienced crews with distribution line work. This entry-level role progresses through apprenticeship levels based on training, skills, and demonstrated capabilities.

You will help build and maintain overhead lines, support with poles, crossarms, conductors, and safety procedures, and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Previous overhead electrical distribution or utility construction experience preferred; varies by level.
• Willingness to progress through an apprenticeship and learn the overhead line trade.
• Physically demanding work including lifting, climbing, and working at heights.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work as part of a crew.
• Must be willing to travel or work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines.
• Support linemen with poles, crossarms, insulators, conductors, and transformers.
• Perform groundwork and provide field support to line crews.
• Assist with pulling, sagging, and installing overhead conductor.
• Operate hand and power tools and learn climbing, rigging, grounding, and safety procedures.
• Help with loading/unloading, site setup, cleanup, and traffic-control duties.
• Work from ground and heights as training permits; follow safety requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL A license

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Tools

CDL A

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris T&D is seeking Overhead Lineman Apprentices Levels 1–8 to join our team in the Inverness, FL area. This position assists experienced line crews with the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems. Apprentice level will be determined based on previous training, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines.
• Assist linemen with setting poles, framing poles, installing crossarms, insulators, conductors, transformers, and other distribution equipment.
• Perform groundwork and provide support to line crews during daily operations.
• Assist with pulling, sagging, and installing overhead conductor.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment used in electrical distribution construction.
• Learn and follow proper climbing, rigging, grounding, and electrical safety procedures.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing materials and equipment.
• Perform jobsite setup, cleanup, and traffic-control duties as needed.
• Work from the ground and at elevated heights as training and apprentice level permit.
• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and utility safety requirements.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous overhead electrical distribution or utility construction experience preferred; experience requirements will vary based on apprentice level.
• Ability and willingness to progress through an apprenticeship program and learn the overhead line trade.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working at heights.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or more as required.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in heat, rain, and other changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL A is required.
• Must be willing to travel or work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and emergency restoration assignments when needed.
• Must meet all company and customer safety and employment requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Overhead distribution construction or maintenance.
• Utility or power-line apprenticeship training.
• Pole climbing and basic rigging experience.
• CDL A license and experience operating utility construction equipment.

Company Overview

Primoris T&D offers opportunities for employees to develop their skills and advance within the electrical utility construction industry.

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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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.