Line Worker Apprentice-Multiple Levels - Hampton, SC

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina has an opening for an Apprentice Linemen for Electric Distribution Operations in Hampton, SC. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electric lines on our distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Regularly climb and work from utility poles and other tall structures
• Safely handle heavy/bulky equipment and materials
• Be available to respond to callouts and urgent needs 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Work outside in inclement weather conditions
• Consistently adhere to safety rules to work in proximity of high and low voltage electric equipment
• Successfully complete the four (4) year apprenticeship training program which includes both written and hands-on instruction

Requirements

• Must live within a 20-mile radius (or 30-minute drive) of the position’s service territory/work location within 6 months of hire

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
• Will Consider Previous Experience As Outlined

• 0 – 3 years of directly related experience (starting at $26.70/hour)
• 3 – 5 years of line worker experience and training* (starting at $31.21/hour)
• 5+ years of line worker experience and training* (starting at $37.99/hour) must provide documentation and demonstrate previous training.

Education Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.

Working Conditions

• Cold 26-50%
• Confined Spaces 26-50%
• Dust / Grease / Oil 26-50%
• Energized Wires 76-100%
• Fumes 26-50%
• Heat 51-75%
• IBEW Locals 772 and 398
• Loud Noise 26-50%
• Operating Machinery 51-75%
• Outdoors 76-100%
• Travel 76- 100%

Other Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift materials weighing at least 50lbs
• Operate heavy machinery/equipment involving heavy loads
• Manually pulling on a hand line while hoisting materials
• Set anchors by hand (8 ft long, 10 inch flange)
• Operate an extend stick (15 lbs)
• Manually operate post-hole diggers to excavate holes up to 6 feet deep
• Install equipment weighing 500-750lbs via line truck or with blocks while positioned on upper section of utility pole
• Operate a pump gun
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, sit, push/pull
• Must be able to walk, stand, and climb on unlevel terrain on a daily basis
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, use fine finger movements, and maintain balance
• Must be able to handle heights
• Must be able to drive a ground rod with sledgehammer