Pre-Apprentice Lineman

Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Pahrump, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation and Sick accrual

Holiday pay

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Pre-Apprentice Lineman to work at our headquarters in Pahrump, Nevada. The role focuses on learning basic electricity, rigging, safety, and related skills under supervision to enter the Apprentice Lineman Program.

Education required is a high school diploma or equivalent. The program includes assessments, training, and may lead to obtaining a CDL Class A. VEA offers a competitive benefits package as part of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• On-the-job training in basic electricity and rigging will be provided.
• Must demonstrate safety in the workplace and physical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate on-the-job training in basic electricity, basic rigging, and safety in the workplace.
• Under direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman or Area Foreman to develop skills and obtain CDL Class A.

Skills

Basic electricity

Basic rigging

Safety in the workplace

Physical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Pre-Apprentice Lineman to work at our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO).

VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA).

The Lineman Pre-Apprentice will achieve the basic skills and education in order to successfully enter the Valley Electric Association, Inc. Apprentice Lineman Program. A Pre-Apprentice will learn and must demonstrate thorough assessments of on the job training, i.e., basic electricity, basic rigging, physical skills requirements, safety in the workplace, and be able to independently obtain a CDL Class A. During this training period, employee is under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman, or an Area Foreman.”.

For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Pre-Apprentice Lineman (PDF) .

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge: Job is structured by detailed task schedules with explicit instructions for each task.
Employee has little choice in determining what to do, when it should be completed, and how it
should be done.
Must have ability to deal with co-workers and members in a courteous and
professional manner, and have an aptitude for a demonstrated interest in the profession.

• VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression
• Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pension plan
  • Vacation and Sick accrual
  • Holiday pay

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.