Pre-Apprentice Lineman

APS has opportunities in the Pre-Apprentice Lineman program for candidates pursuing the Lineman Apprenticeship. The Pre-Apprentice will assist Journeymen Linemen with various tasks including rigging, operate hydraulic tools, operate boom truck & forklift, run parts, assist on the ground, drive bucket trucks, install poles, trenches and working in confined spaces. They will rotate to various areas within the organization to gain experience in their field.

Note : Pre-Apprentice Lineman opportunities are available for Phoenix Metro, Flagstaff, Verde, and Yuma. To be considered, you must select your preferred location(s) when applying. Select all locations for which you are interested in being considered.

Please read the entire posting carefully as there are very important steps noted below. We strongly recommend printing this posting for future reference.

To be considered, you must meet or exceed the following qualifications :

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D. prior to the application closing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). No mechanical restrictions i.e., airbrakes.
• Must have completed one of the following :
• College level “Introduction to College Algebra” course (MAT-091 or equivalent) or higher with a grade of “C” or better. Must be from an accredited college (community college or 4 year institution) and college transcripts must be submitted.
• Technical Math Course through any post high school construction, electrical, or automotive trade school or program (NJATC Technical Mathematics, Tech Mathematics, etc.)
• College level “Introduction to College Algebra” or higher through a 3rd party non-accredited institution that provides ACE American Council of Education (ACE). Must pass according to ACE recommendation for earning college credit.
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) College Algebra test with American Council of Education (ACE) recommended score of 50 or higher
• High School Advanced Placement (A.P.) Credit in Precalculus, Statistics, or Calculus – Needs to show A.P. test passed with a "3" or higher and High School Credit and provide a high school transcript with a grade of “C” or better.
• Must be physically qualified to meet the requirements of the job and display the aptitude, attitude and adaptability necessary for the trade.
• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less

Selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements :

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION. Ensure all necessary documents are included. Failure to submit documents in the system by the posting close date (NOVEMBER 14, 2025) will result in disqualification of your application.

Documents must be uploaded under “additional documents” in the My Documents section of your application. If you have any difficulties, please contact Preapprentice@aps.com for assistance PRIOR to the posting close (November 14, 2025) including the documents that you cannot upload. Emails after the posting close date will be considered late submittals and will not be accepted. Candidates that have previously applied must resubmit all required documents according to the directions outlined in the job posting.

Additional requirements for selected candidates for all positions :

Additional requirements for Metro Phoenix positions :

Additional requirements for the Flagstaff, Verde, and Yuma positions :

Successful candidates for regional locations (e.g. Flagstaff, Verde, and Yuma ) must live within reasonable distance (1 hour) from assigned headquarters : Flagstaff headquarters located at 2250 E Huntington Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Verde headquarters located at 4360 E. Coury Dr. Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Yuma headquarters located at 6700 E. 30th St. Yuma, AZ 85365

About the Company

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable, and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise : Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.