Pre-Apprentice Lineman

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Job Description - Pre-Apprentice Lineman

NOTICE OF VACANCY - INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Closes 09/08/2024

Position Title

Pre-Apprentice Lineman

Business Reporting Unit

UNSE Lake Havasu City

FLSA Status

N on-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

Responsibilities

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.

• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be given a written technical exam and must get 75% or greater to move on in the screening and hiring process.
  
  

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.

• Pre- Apprentices will not be eligible to bid on any other positions within the company during their first two years of employment – except for Apprenticeship positions. After two years, Pre- Apprentices may bid on any position within the company.
• Pre-Apprentices are eligible to bid on posted Apprenticeships after a minimum of six months of service.
• May be required to work weekends and be subject to after-hour call outs.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have a Class A CDL with Combination Endorsements.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be very safety conscious and willing to follow all safety rules.
• Must have the ability to recognize the obligation of continuous service to the public.
• Must be able to take directions and have a willingness learn.
• Must become familiar with the basic skills inherent in the Journeyman Lineman classification within the confines of their training and ability to perform such tasks safely.
• Will move into the formal apprenticeship when offered
  
  

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

Hourly rate is $28.52

Pay Rate: $28.52

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

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