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UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

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Job Description - Pre-Apprentice Lineman

NOTICE OF VACANCY - INTERNAL ONLY

Closes 7/25/25

Position Title:

Pre-Apprentice Lineman

Business Reporting Unit:

UNSE Kingman

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Level:

Non-Manager

EEOC Category:

Laborers and Helpers

EEOC Job Group

Laborers - Classified

Does this position involve transmission and/or marketing functions? - TRM, MKT, or N/A

N/A

CIP status - Cyber, Physical, Both or Neither (Select one)

Neither

Job Code

KG132

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Last Business Review Date

03/2018

Job Responsibilities

This position is to prepare employees to become an Apprentice Lineman. This position is assigned to act as a lineman’s helper, whose work involves ground work and is knowledgeable in operating all equipment necessary. Position assists line crew in all phases of electrical work. Must operate all trucks and equipment both automatic and stick shift. Exercise proper operational care for trucks and tools. Assist on outage calls & perform other related duties as assigned.

All incumbents must successfully complete the Apprentice Lineman climbing school course and become climbing certified within their probationary period. The probationary period is defined as six months from the date of hire. If unsuccessful in obtaining climbing certification, they will be deemed to have voluntarily resigned their employment with the company.

Requirements:

After passing the written exam, applicants will be given a variety of physical assessments that include dexterity testing, heavy lifting, measurements, and hand line operations. Applicants must pass all sections of this testing to move on to an interview for the final selection process.

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct .

Hourly rate is $29.52

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Pay Rate: 29.52

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.