Lineman Pre-Apprentice or Apprentice

About the role

This is your chance to power your future. Full-Time Non-Exempt | Bargaining Position | 4-10s Schedule: Monday - Thursday

Responsibilities

• Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.
• Complete assigned work in a safe, efficient manner that is in conformance with all applicable regulations by helping to stock trucks and working with line equipment and tools assigned to the line crew.
• Contribute to the construction of all phases of overhead and underground line work by learning all phases of District electrical construction standards and practices; operating instructions; and how to accurately read and interpret construction drawings.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet team, department and organizational goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to successfully pass a pole climbing skill test
• Must possess and maintain a Washington State Class "A" CDL and associated Medical Examiners Certification or obtain within 12 months of entry into position
• Must possess and maintain flagging/traffic control certifications and valid First Aid and CPR certification cards or obtain within 12 months of entry into position
• Primary residence within 20 miles of Kennewick Headquarters

Preferred

• Prefer certification of successful completion at a Lineman college or climbing school
• Prefer 1 year of experience in general Construction or related field
• Prefer experience with GIS mapping system

Skills

• Basic computer skills or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Excellent communication skills
• Prefer experience with GIS mapping systems and hot-stick use
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical (PPO or CDHP)
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retailment Benefits
• Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• 457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plans with Company Contribution
• Saving/Spending Accounts: VEBA Health Reimbursement - to reimburse yourself for medical expenses or save for the cost of medical at retirement
• Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Care Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account
• Paid Time Off Personal Leave - accruals increase with years of service
• 11 Paid Holidays
• New Years Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 3 Floating Holidays
• Other Benefits Include Safety Incentives Wellness Incentives Alternative Work Schedules Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Program Training and Development Opportunities Leadership Training Community Engagement Casual Work Attire