Lineworker Apprentice

Company Summary Statement : Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview:

Rhode Island Energy, a PPL Company, is looking for individuals to join our team as a Lineworker Apprentice, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and training to become a skilled Line Worker. This entry-level role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values safety, and is eager to learn the technical skills required to build and maintain transmission lines.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

- Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.

- Assist line crews, utilizing lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct transmission lines.

- Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.

- All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

- Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.

- May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

The apprentice line classification is comprised of a candidate who has successfully completed the overhead pre-line school and the Field Assessment Test (FAT)/Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test. This will determine if the employee can progress in the Overhead Lines Department.

- High school diploma or GED.

- Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

- Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and ability to advance to Line Worker 1/C through progression process.

- Be physically able bodied and must be able to operate safely all Company vehicles, tools and equipment.

- Must be able to bend, lift and shovel dirt around poles.

- Successful completion of pre-Lineworker qualifying Company programs.

- Must have and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving of off hours operations. Also, must obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements to operate all applicable Company equipment, pass DOT physical and system hoisting certificate.

- Will be required to accept trouble shooters positions, including alternates, when qualified

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