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Pre-Apprentice Lineman (Phoenix, AZ, US)

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Requisition ID: 19660

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

  • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
  • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
  • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
  • Short and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

JACC Notice

All supporting documentation must be submitted by creating a Candidate Profile using the Apprenticeship Candidate Site (LINK: https://srp.net/ApprenticeshipCandidate)   

Summary

The basic functions of the Lineman are to construct and maintain overhead and underground electric power lines in the SRP transmission and distribution systems. These include: Handling, preparing and installing such structural elements as poles, guys, cross arms, towers, insulators and underground conduit. Installing and maintaining overhead conductor and underground cable, including such tasks as stringing, sagging, dead ending, pulling, splicing and terminating. Installing and removing such line equipment and devices as transformers, capacitors, switches, fuses, arresters and street lights. Work on energized, as well as de-energized lines. Emergency repairs, as well as scheduled construction and maintenance.

 

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

What You'll Do

  • Knowledge required but not limited to:
    • Journeyman lineman must have above average strength and stamina; a good mechanical aptitude, in terms of using a wide variety of tools and equipment and assembling line structures from various parts. Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical power transmission and distribution systems. Knowledge of structural concepts of physics as they relate to such functions as guying a pole, tensioning and sagging overhead lines, pulling underground cable, and rigging for lifting heavy materials and construction techniques and SRP’s Standards.
  • Skills in the proper use of:
    • Skill in using a wide variety of hand and power tools. Skill in operating various types of equipment and climbing poles.
  • Ability to:
    • Ability to Read technical manuals, standards, procedures, drawings, diagrams and charts. Ability to perform Basic mathematical calculations to determine such information as materials quantities, fuse sizes, line tensions, load limits, and electrical values. Ability to work closely with other members of the crew and adapt to changes while remaining calm in a crisis. Ability to exercise initiative in planning and organizing work, solving problems and leading others.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties.  Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public.   Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work.  May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Education

Educational prerequisites as required by the Joint Apprenticeship Corporate Committee

Experience

Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices will complete the above tasks and duties under the direct supervision of a journeyworker.

Testing and Certifications

Physical Agility Test
For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

 

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

 

About the company

Salt River Project provides electricity and water for customers. The Company's services include electric and water services. SRP offers services for residential, municipalities, and businesses.Salt River Project serves customers in the United States.

Skills

customer service