Power Line Technician: Apprentice to Journeyman

Southside Electric Cooperative; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Electric Cooperative seeks motivated Line Technician Apprentices and Journeymen to support overhead and underground distribution, maintenance, and outage restoration. You will learn NESC/NEC concepts, read CAD drawings, and use mapping tools while working toward a four-year apprenticeship.

Expect hands-on training, safety-focused routines, and opportunities to progress from Apprentice I–IV to Journeyman.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a current valid Class A Virginia Commercial Driver's License.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• VDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must currently reside within 45 minutes legal driving time to our Northern District Office in Powhatan VA.
• Minimum of five years' work experience in overhead and underground line construction, maintenance, and restoration.
• State issued Line Technician Journeyman Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support overhead distribution, transmission, underground, and communication circuits.
• Isolate and troubleshoot line apparatus as needed.
• Read blueprint (CAD) drawings and navigate the Cooperative's mapping system.
• Perform long hours of manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Use iPads, Laptops, and other IT equipment as required; communicate clearly with members.

Skills

IT literacy

Outdoor stamina

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A Virginia CDL

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

VDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

Line Technician Journeyman Certification

Job description

Southside Electric Cooperative seeks motivated Line Technician Apprentices and Journeymen to support overhead and underground distribution, maintenance, and outage restoration. You will learn NESC/NEC concepts, read CAD drawings, and use mapping tools while working toward a four-year apprenticeship.

Expect hands-on training, safety-focused routines, and opportunities to progress from Apprentice I–IV to Journeyman.