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Apprentice Powerline Technician

Apprentice Powerline Technician

City of GarlandGarland, TX, US
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Why Garland Power & Light?

Do you want to join an organization that offers career growth? Do you want a position that makes an impact on the community? Are you looking for a career, not just another job? If the answer is "Yes," then apply today!

The City of Garland has a culture of appreciation, development, and growth!

We offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a generous pension plan, and a robust benefits package, including medical / dental / vision / life insurance. Garland hosts an annual employee appreciation event and offers an Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.

Garland Power & Light proudly competes in the annual Texas Lineman's Rodeo! Not only does GP&L encourage participation, but they cover expenses for competitors! Standby personnel are provided take-home vehicles, employees paid training programs, and each Powerline Technician is provided full uniforms / necessary tools at no cost.

  • Fire Resistant : jeans, shirts, hooded jacket, jacket, coveralls
  • Electrical Hazard : work boots, mud boots
  • Personal Protective Equipment : hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, rubber gloves / sleeves
  • All necessary tools / equipment

If you are ready to join an organization that truly values its employees, apply today!

Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area including overhead, underground, transmission and light system. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution and service lines / equipment.

Pay Range : $25.25 - $40.26 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule : Standard shifts from Monday to Friday 7 : 00 AM 3 : 30 PM

  • Rotating On-Call Schedule : The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3 : 30 PM or during weekends).

    • Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Repair and replace T&D power lines between generating stations, substations and customers / owners.
  • Build and maintain transmission / distribution electric system facilities.
  • Prepare service requests to identify locations and / or causes of malfunctions or problems.
  • Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes as scheduled by Training Manager.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • No experience required
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

    • Preferred Qualifications

    Education / Experience

  • 1-4 years' experience with power line work, construction and transformer loading / banking
  • Has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in an accredited Lineman College

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Basic understanding of power line construction methods and practices
  • Basic understanding of electric transmission and distribution system operations
  • Basic understanding of transformer theory, loading and connectivity
  • Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain Texas Commercial Driver's Class "A" w / Tanker Endorsement within 90-days of hire

    • Physical Tasks & Working Conditions

    The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and / or power line locations.

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