Advanced Level Distribution Line Apprentice 3 or 4 - IBEW 962 (Multiple Locations)

This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience.

About the role

This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and materials. The role involves learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work, the position requires availability for on-call duties with a more experienced person and the ability to work all hours as needed—day or night, weekends, or holidays—to perform work during planned outages or emergency situations (24/7). The position must learn to perform all duties safely and adhere to all company safety rules and procedures.

Locations are subject to change based on business need. Potential operations centers include:

• Anderson Operations Center - 1636 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson, SC 29625
• Little Rock Operations Center - 6325 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28214
• Robbinsville Operations Center - 135 Rodney Orr Bypass, Robbinsville, NC 28771
• Simpsonville SC Operations Center - 821 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
• Spartanburg Operations Center - 920 Beaumont Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303
• Travelers Rest Operations Center - 201 N Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
• Durham Operations Center - 4412 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

This position has a residency requirement: you must reside within 40 minutes of the assigned operations site and may be required to relocate within 12 months of your start date at your own expense.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution system.
• Demonstrate a proficient understanding of overhead and underground insulate and isolate principles.
• Familiarize with and understand the electrical distribution system by completing the Line and Service Training modules.
• Know, adhere to, and promote personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Develop positive and respectful working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

For Line Apprentice 3

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Experienced climber.
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker.
• Exposure to work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of single-phase primary voltage.
• Minimum of three (3) years of distribution line and service work, including familiarity with the electrical distribution system, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to assess repair levels.
• Ability to successfully complete the Mid-Level Skills Assessment Test (MSAT2).

For Line Apprentice 4

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Proficient with tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to perform line and service work.
• Experienced climber.
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker.
• Exposure to work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of single-phase primary voltage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of distribution line and service work, demonstrating proficiency in constructing, maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting the distribution system to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Assessment Test (SAT).

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to work within MAD of three-phase primary voltage.
• Experience working with customers.
• Proficiency in using a work management system.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced employees in all aspects of their jobs.
• Experience serving as a first responder to electrical distribution system outages.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to attend various training classes, meet progression requirements, and successfully complete a Progression Assessment Qualification (PAQ).
• DOT Certification and DOT Physical.
• Successful background and drug screen.
• Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on the ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole.
• Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or underground vault.
• Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 76 pounds, push/pull weights up to 116 pounds, and carry up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths.
• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision).
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Ability to obtain respirator clearance.
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job to ensure safe use of weight-rated equipment.

Schedule

• Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise.
• On-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at other times as needed (24/7).
• Ability to work independently and all hours as needed—day or night, weekends, or holidays—in all weather conditions to perform work during planned and emergency outages.
• Requires ability to travel and stay overnight at various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration.
• Subject to confined spaces (manholes, vaults, etc.).

Field Mobility Classification: Work will be performed in various field locations as needed after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.