Apprentice Powerline Technician

City of Garland
tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Garland
200 North 5th Street (Show on map)
Feb 04, 2025
Why Garland Power & Light? Do you want to join an organization that offers career growth? Do you want a position that makes an impact on the community? Are you looking for a career, not just another job? If the answer is "Yes," then apply today! The City of Garland has a culture of appreciation, development, and growth! We offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a generous pension plan, and a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Garland hosts an annual employee appreciation event and offers an Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program. Garland Power & Light proudly competes in the annual Texas Lineman's Rodeo! Not only does GP&L encourage participation, but they cover expenses for competitors! Standby personnel are provided take-home vehicles, employees paid training programs, and each Powerline Technician is provided full uniforms/necessary tools at no cost. Fire Resistant: jeans, shirts, hooded jacket, jacket, coveralls Electrical Hazard: work boots, mud boots Personal Protective Equipment: hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, rubber gloves/sleeves, All necessary tools/equipment If you are ready to join an organization that truly values its employees, apply today! Summary Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area including overhead, underground, transmission and light system. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution and service lines/ equipment. Pay Range: $25.25 - $40.26 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Work Schedule: Standard shifts from Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Rotating On-Call Schedule: The employee on stand-by must be available to respond to work-related emergencies or additional tasks outside of the regular hours (e.g., after 3:30 PM or during weekends). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Repair and replace T&D power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners. Build and maintain transmission/distribution electric system facilities. Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems. Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes as scheduled by Training Manager. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) No experience required Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job Preferred Qualifications Education/ Experience 1-4 years' experience with power line work, construction and transformer loading/banking Has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in an accredited Lineman College Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Basic understanding of power line construction methods and practices Basic understanding of electric transmission and distribution system operations Basic understanding of transformer theory, loading and connectivity Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times Licenses & Certifications Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License Ability to obtain Texas Commercial Driver's Class "A" w/Tanker Endorsement within 90- days of hire Physical Tasks & Working Conditions The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.