Location: Abilene,TX, USA
Who We Are
Linetec is a part of the Centuri Group, who is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we're committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We've got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!
Apprentice Lineman D is an entry-level position to line work on underground electrical. Preferred experience is 6 months and must be local to the Abilene, TX area.
What You'll Do
* Work on utility poles and fixtures in de-energized situations
* Maintain MAD while working around conductors and equipment
* Follow safety performance requirements
* Use, care for and inspect IPP
* Introduction to Transmission and Distribution, Basic electricity, Digger derrick operation, using tools, rigging, climbing wooden poles, electrical safety, grounding for worker protection
* Complete required company training, including safety training
* Perform Administrative duties as required
* Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
* 1 year experience in the electrical powerline industry
* 6 months experience as a Groundworker required
* Have all the skills required for a Groundworker
* Complete a climbing evaluation, if necessary complete formal training on climbing basics
* Understand the use, care and maintenance of PPE for energized work
* Pass evaluation of competency before promotion and enroll in Apprenticeship Training Program
What You'll Get
* Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
* 401K w/ Company Match
* Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
* Potential Bonus Opportunities
* Career Development Opportunities
* Employee Discounts
* Weekly Payroll
Work Environment
* Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
* All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
* Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
* Work is performed within the red zone of heavy equipment
* Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Legal Stuff
* Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
* Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
* Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
* Valid driver's license with clean driving record
* Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company's Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.
Nearest Major Market: Abilene