Lineman Pre Apprentice

Location: Wichita area
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wage: $29.05/hour
Vacancies: Multiple openings

About the Role:
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Pre-Apprentice Lineman. This position is designed to prepare you for entry into the Apprentice Lineman Program, where you will gain the skills and technical knowledge needed to perform all aspects of line work safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and practice the fundamentals of line work under the guidance of experienced Journeyman Lineman.
• Use and maintain ropes, lines, and tools required for line work.
• Perform ground work such as digging holes, setting poles, installing anchors, and handling materials and equipment.
• Assist with framing poles and assembling/disassembling components including conductors, transformers, switches, cutouts, lightning arrestors, capacitors, and streetlights.
• Support safe and efficient operations in all assigned tasks.
   

Education:  High School or equivalent

Testing: Test Physical Agility Test

General: Must be mechanically inclined and capable of absorbing training necessary for qualification in higher job classification. Must be D.O.T. certified to drive as required by law. Pre-Apprentices will be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at their earliest opportunity. The CDL must be obtained prior to completion of the hot qualified portion of the Apprenticeship Program.

Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform all essential functions as identified by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Posting Period: May 11, 2026 - May 22, 2026

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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