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About the role

The Utilities Board of the City of Andalusia is accepting applications for a Ground/Line Crew Apprentice in the Electric Department. This employee performs semi-skilled electrical work and manual labor of the apprentice level in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. The employee performs various tasks in support of electrical line workers and assists journeymen line workers in the performance of their duties. Employees are required to climb poles, working at moderate heights and at times working with high tension wires under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled electrical work and manual labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems
• Support electrical line workers and assist journeymen line workers in the performance of their duties
• Climb poles and work at moderate heights
• Work with high tension wires under adverse weather conditions
• Operate special purpose line trucks and attached equipment, such as power winches, hydraulic bucket equipment, earth boring machines, and pole trailers used on heavy construction jobs

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent
• Possession of a valid driver's license as issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety
• May require Commercial Driver's License Class A
• Some experience in handling construction materials and use of hand tools
• Experience in training in electrical distribution systems, maintenance and construction

Pay

Yearly entry salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Alabama State retirement
• Supplemental retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation/sick leave