Lineworker Apprentice 1B
Pedernales Electric CooperativeTexas, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Pedernales Electric Cooperative will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
Job Description
This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.
Requirements
- Climb poles and work on de-energized poles and lines
- Develop and maintain familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the boom truck, digger and bucket truck and various pulling units
- Assist in digging holes and setting poles
- Study and complete training manual
- Attend and successfully complete climbing school within six months of hire date
- Participate in and successfully complete training as scheduled in order to progress to Lineman Apprentice 2 status
- Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
- Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle
- Must be available for Call-Out duty
- Operate equipment and hydraulic tamp
- Prepare materials for each project including cutouts, arrestors and transformers
- Load and unload vehicles
- Prepare vehicles for daily projects
- Clean cover up materials, repair, clean and inspect tools on the vehicles
- Assist with material stocking, pulling of stock for projects
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Benefits
- $29.16 Starting Base Pay + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits