Apprentice Line Technician

You Know the Work. Now Make It Your Career.

You’ve seen what our line crews do. Maybe you’ve worked alongside them. Maybe you’ve thought, “I could do that.” Well — now’s your chance to step into the boots and make it official.

We're looking for driven, safety-first teammates ready to build a career from the ground up — or build on the experience you already have. If you want hands-on training, real responsibility, and the chance to make a difference every time the lights go out, this is your moment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You’ll work side-by-side with Lead and Line Technicians as well as Line Supervisors to:

Duties: Apprentice III

- Learn basics of overhead and URD construction and become familiar with RUS specifications and the National Electric Code.

- Assist in building line and facilities as directed.

- Help load and unload poles, transformers, and other items. Help check material in and out of the warehouse.

- Responsible for material and tools being stored properly and in an orderly manner on his/her assigned vehicle.

- Respond to after-hours trouble on a rotating basis and is dependably available for duty during inclement weather adversely affecting the Cooperative’s electrical system.

- Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

- Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.

- Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

Duties Apprentice II

All duties in level III and the following additional duties.

- Perform line construction and maintenance tasks under the direction of a Journeyman rated Line Technician.

- Observe hazardous and unsafe conditions on the system and report them to the Line Supervisor.

- Ensure that tools and assigned equipment are properly placed on the vehicles and that truck and equipment are properly maintained.

- Operate and maintain hydraulic boom, hole digger and trenching/backhoe equipment. Perform pole hauling, framing, setting and other groundwork.

- Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

- Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

Duties Apprentice I

All duties level in levels III & II, and the following additional duties.

- Perform line construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and URD distribution lines under supervision of a Journeyman rated Line Technician.

- Patrol the line and check for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions; notify foreman or supervisor of problems found.

- Perform the duties of a grounds man, equipment operator and lineman. See that trucks, tools, and assigned equipment are properly used and kept in good working order.

- Understand considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock, electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understand and utilize safety equipment.

- Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.

- Perform all other job-related duties assigned by management.

LEVEL UP: APPRENTICE PATH

Apprentice III – New to the field?

- HS Diploma or GED Required

- CDL required

- No experience necessary

- Learn safety, equipment, and line work basics

Apprentice II – Gaining experience?

- HS Diploma or GED Required

- 3 years line work experience in overhead and underground construction and maintenance is desired.

- Completed Apprentice III

- CDL required

- Operate heavy equipment, spot system hazards

Apprentice I – Ready for more responsibility?

- HS Diploma or GED Required

- (3) years prior experience in overhead and underground construction and maintenance is desired.

- Completed Apprentice III & II

- CDL required

- Must have or be able to attain forklift certification.

- Must be able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

WHAT IT TAKES

- Willingness to work hard, learn fast, and stay safe

- Physically able to lift 75 lbs. and work in all weather

- Valid CDL

- Forklift cert (or willing to get it)

- Positive attitude and strong team spirit

- Available for non-standard shifts, overtime, and emergency callouts