Lineman Journeyman (Paradise Valley) REPOST

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.

About the role

APS has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Lineman on our Paradise Valley Crew. This position requires working with aerial equipment, which have weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less. The role is onsite, requiring work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona and must live or relocate within a reasonable distance of headquarters (one hour for Metro and State Region locations). Reasonable and necessary overtime is required, and the position is subject to callouts.

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Potential for hours to change during wintertime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completed a Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) plus one year of experience as a Journeyman Lineman.
• Valid manual transmission Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with ability to meet all DOT requirements.
• Experience working on all types of distribution lines including 4kv to 21kv and all related equipment.
• Must pass written and hands-on exam and successfully demonstrate climbing skills.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee) due to export compliance requirements.

Registered Apprenticeship Program Criteria

• Program must have a documented process for hours worked in the field in the work processes associated with the craft (e.g., distribution, transmission, maintenance). Registered apprenticeship programs require 7,000–10,000 hours (3–5 years).
• Program must have documented proof of completion of related education classroom courses. Registered apprenticeship programs require a minimum of 144 hours per year of related education courses during the apprenticeship.
• Journeyman-level experience must be documented in writing if a certificate of completion of a Registered Apprenticeship is unavailable. This requires a letter on company letterhead documenting job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time in the position, signed by an operations or HR manager.

Application Documentation

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• For those qualifying based on a registered apprenticeship program: apprentice number and a copy of the Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate.
• For those qualifying based on experience or equivalent training: an official letter from HR Management or a member of the company’s operations leadership stating job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time in the position.
• A copy of a manual transmission Class A CDL license with no restrictions (front and back, in color).

Testing Information

• A written (paper and pencil) test will be administered.
• A test using a computer with a keyboard will be administered.
• A hands-on skills test will be administered.
• A physical ability test will be administered.

Email will be the method of contact for test scheduling. Applicants should check their email regularly for scheduling notifications and updated job information.