Pre-Apprentice Lineman (15 Openings)

About the role

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. It’s core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Responsibilities

• Work safely
• Perform support duties of a line crew
• Obtain competencies necessary to enter an apprenticeship
• Make up guys, install services, and prepare transformers for installation
• Learn to climb and work off pole
• Pass periodic milestones satisfactorily
• Assume additional responsibilities as the pre-apprenticeship progresses
• Be willing and able to transfer to a department or region where training exists
• Become familiar with hot-line safety tools and other tools of the trade
• Respond to overtime needs

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record
• Copy of High School Diploma or a GED
• Completed and passed Math 60 (algebra) within the past 36 months
• Pass the NJATC (National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee) test
• Physically qualified for the position; must be able to pass a physical and ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL driver’s license within 3 months

Selection Process

Pre-Apprentices will be required to complete the pole yard training program where they will demonstrate a degree of competency in ascending and descending poles. To provide for adequate, system-wide training, once selected for an Apprenticeship, Apprentices will be required to transfer from region to region every 3 months.

This position is covered under the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as defined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380, 390 and 391. If you have been employed by PGE for less than 3 years, once you submit your Bid, you will receive a Supplemental Application form. The information you provide on the form related to previous employers may be used and your previous employers may be contacted.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by their immediate supervisor, and copies will be provided.

Benefits

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.