Apprentice Lineman

About Us

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future.

At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team.

About this Role

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future.

At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team.

What You'll Do

JOB SUMMARY:Work will consist of installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, and associated materials and equipment within the high voltage transmission and substation electrical industry. Perform duties necessary to complete assigned task under the direct supervision of Project Supervisor. Employee should keep all materials, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and maintain a clean work area at all times. Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:• Clearly understand and comply with Brink Constructors and Federal Job Safety Requirements. (O.S.H.A.)• Must be able to report to assigned job site location on time as directed.• Maintain and properly store tools and equipment.• Proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.• Accurately organize materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work area.• Assist in various job duties as directed.• Properly install assigned work on wood and steel structures.• Ability to quickly learn functions of the jobs.• Ability to install switchgear and its terminations.• Ability to install all sizes of conduit that will ensure timely installations.• Ability to learn equipment operations (crane, flatbed truck, trailer, forklift, aerial lift)• Ability to use hand tools. (i.e., pliers, hammer, crescent wrench, side cutters, channel locks, screwdriver).• Must be able to safely use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders and KO punches.• Work from all types of aerial lifts and operate lifts as necessary in a safe manner.• Perform work at various heights upwards to 120 feet from various means (aerial lift or climbing).• Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and written instructions.• Employee must have ability to acquire / maintain personal hand tools and other tools necessary for this position (line-worker belt, hooks, scare strap, tool pouch, nut bag and line-worker high top boots) as directed.• Valid Driver’s License and have own transportation. (Note Public Transportation does not always serve most sites). Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned, to assist with the completion of a task.

WORKING CONDITIONS:• Job may require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.• Job may require operation of equipment in all elements without climate control.• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns).

• Job requires employee to have required hand tools with them at all times while at work site. (Waist tool belts can weigh up to 40 lbs.)• Must wear personnel protective equipment at all times. (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses as required).• Repetitive use of arms, legs, hands and fingers.• Ability to work 9 hours per day, 45 hours per week and additional, as required, with little or no advanced notice.• This position may be subject to assist with work on energized lines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – (THE EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS):• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.• Ability to lift, by one’s self, work- loads of up to 50 lbs.• Climb structures of all types (wood, tubular steel, lattice steel).• Possess good vision / hearing. (Normal or corrected).• Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet.

What You'll Bring

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:• High School graduate or G.E.D. required• Lineman course graduate or equivalent experience is helpful

PREFERRED SKILLS:• Previous electrical line and / or construction experience is preferred.

LICENSES:• Current driver’s license

What You'll Get

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)

• Paid Holidays and PTO

• Parental Leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Additional Voluntary benefits available

• Employee Discounts

• Company paid:

• Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)

• Long Term Disability

• 1X Base Salary life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

Brink Constructors, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Brink Constructors, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Brink Constructors, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.Brink Constructors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.