Transmission Line Apprentice – CDL Training

PowerGrid Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services is seeking entry-level helpers for transmission line construction and maintenance in the United States. The role involves manual labor, hoisting materials, flagging traffic, and setting poles with safety as a priority.

You will receive hands-on training in truck operation, light equipment, and PPE, along with safety and first aid instruction. A CDL may be pursued within 90 days as part of career development.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Learn basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks in construction and maintenance of transmission power lines.
• Assemble materials on the ground and hoist them into the work area using handlines.
• Assist crew filling pole holes and trench using a shovel.
• Flag traffic and set up job sites.
• Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
• Clean up and organize job sites at completion of work.
• Receive training in operation of trucks, light equipment and tools.
• Receive safety training such as first aid and related topics.
• Will obtain CDL within the first 90 days.
• Work safely around energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems protecting lives.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Rigging basics

PPE usage

Ladder safety

Radio protocols

DOT requirements

Job description

PowerGrid Services is seeking entry-level helpers for transmission line construction and maintenance in the United States. The role involves manual labor, hoisting materials, flagging traffic, and setting poles with safety as a priority.

You will receive hands-on training in truck operation, light equipment, and PPE, along with safety and first aid instruction. A CDL may be pursued within 90 days as part of career development.