Transmission Maintenance Lineman (Hotstick Deer Valley) LOMA

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) seeks a Journeyman Lineman to work on new construction projects and maintain overhead facilities, handling voltages from 69 kV to 500 kV. A Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship or equivalent plus one year experience is required, along with a Class A CDL and DOT readiness.

Candidate must live within a reasonable distance of the headquarters and be prepared for overtime and occasional relocations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program or equivalent plus one year as Journeyman Lineman.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) with ability to meet DOT requirements; must have permit at application and a clean driving record; if CDL permit, must obtain Class A license before start date; if using an out-of-state CDL, must obtain AZ license within 30 days of transfer/start date.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working on new construction projects and maintaining existing overhead facilities.
• Work may involve voltages from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Must pass written and hands-on exam and demonstrate climbing skills.
• Subject to overtime, relocation considerations to Hub West Service Center (38 miles west of downtown Phoenix) and potential out-of-town assignments.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Climbing ability

Distribution line experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship or equivalent + 1 year journeyman experience

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Alternative days and hours may be required (Tuesday - Saturday) per LOMA (3/12/2008).

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

We will rely on your exceptional work ethic to be responsible for working on new construction projects and maintaining existing overhead facilities. Work performed may involve voltages from 69KV to 500KV.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or G. E. D.
• Completed a Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) PLUS one year experience as a Journeyman Lineman**
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class "A") with ability to meet all DOT requirements. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit at the time of application, and a clean driving record.
• If applying with a CDL Permit, a valid Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained prior to the official transfer/start date.
• If applying with an out-of-state CDL, a valid Arizona Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions (i.e., airbrakes)) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date.
• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters.
• Experience working on all types of distribution lines including 4kv to 21kv and all related equipment required
• Requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less
• Must pass written and hands-on exam and successfully demonstrate climbing skills
• Necessary overtime work will be required
• The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.
• Subject to out-of-town assignments and emergent calls.
• Opportunity to Support External Human Cargo (EHC) Operations.

DOT Requirement

• Candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-placement DOT exam with an APS-designated provider at our Deer Valley clinic in coordination with Health Services.

Document Submission

• For applicants electing to qualify based on the completion of a registered apprenticeship program, provide your apprentice number and copy of your Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate*
• For applicants electing to qualify based on experience or equivalent training program