Pre-Apprentice Lineman (15 Openings)

Portland General Electric; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric in Oregon is seeking candidates for a pre-apprenticeship program. The role focuses on learning safety, line crew support, and basic utility operations while preparing for an Apprenticeship.

Selected individuals will transfer across regions for training, and the program emphasizes physical fitness, driving qualifications, and DOT compliance. Starting pay is defined in the posting; the program includes classroom and field work, progression through milestones, and eventual

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
• Copy of High School Diploma or a GED.
• Completed and passed Math 60 (algebra) within the past 36 months.
• Pass the NJATC (National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee) test.
• Physically qualified for the position. Must be able to pass a physical and ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Work safely
• Perform support duties of a line crew.
• Obtain competencies necessary to enter an apprenticeship.
• Make up guys, install services, and prepare transformers for installation.
• Learn to climb and work off pole.
• Pass periodic milestones satisfactorily.
• Assume additional responsibilities as the pre-apprenticeship progresses.
• Be willing and able to transfer to a department or region where training exists.
• Become familiar with hot-line safety tools and other tools of the trade.
• Respond to overtime needs.

Job description

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. It is recognized that the Company is engaged in a public service requiring continuous operation, and it is agreed that recognition of such an obligation of continuous service is imposed upon both the Company and the Union.

DUTIES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Work safely
• Perform support duties of a line crew.
• Obtain competencies necessary to enter an apprenticeship.
• Make up guys, install services, and prepare transformers for installation.
• Learn to climb and work off pole.
• Pass periodic milestones satisfactorily.
• Assume additional responsibilities as the pre-apprenticeship progresses.
• Be willing and able to transfer to a department or region where training exists.
• Become familiar with hot-line safety tools and other tools of the trade.
• Respond to overtime needs.

AT TIME OF SELECTION TO THE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP, YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED:

• Valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record
• Copy of High School Diploma or a GED
• Completed and passed Math 60 (algebra) within the past 36 months.
• Pass the NJATC (National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee) test.
• Physically qualified for the position. Must be able to pass a physical and ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license within 3 months.

SELECTION:

Pre-Apprentices will be required to complete the pole yard training program where they will demonstrate a degree of competency in ascending and descending poles.

• To provide for adequate, system-wide training, once selected for an Apprenticeship, Apprentices will be required to transfer from region to region every 3 months.

The position for which you are applying is covered under the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as defined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380, 390 and 391 which became effective on October 29, 2004.

If you have been employed by PGE for less than 3 years, once you submit your Bid, you will receive a Supplemental Application form. The information you provide on the form related to the names and addresses of your previous employers during the preceding 3 years, dates of employment, reasons for leaving employment, whether you were subject to FMCSA while employed, whether your job was designated as a safety sensitive function in any DOT mode, may be used and your previous employers may be contacted.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by his/her immediate supervisor, and copies of each will be given to him/her.

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance.

We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do.

One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes.

Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled. August 27, 2026

At Portland General Electric, we're innovators, builders, and achievers. We're committed to powering our customers' potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector. We're proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.