What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERN-DACC & WESTERN TECH LINEWORKER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (STUDENT POOL) position at Electric Company?
COMPANY OVERVIEW :
El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team and TOGETHER we will transform the energy landscape.
We are recruiting for our Summer 2025 Season!
To be considered for this internship opportunity, please review the information below and click on the " Apply Now " link to complete the DACC or Western Tech Lineworker Internship Program Interest Card.
DATE POSTED : 01 / 20 / 2025 CLOSING DATE : 02 / 28 / 2025
GRADE LEVEL : 00
DEPARTMENT : TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION
STARTING SALARY : $24.08 / HR
JOB STATUS : PART - TIME
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT :
Participants of this program will be immersed into the frontlines of the industry by gaining safe, hands-on experience with seasoned experts and their line crews while gaining exposure to the physical and environmental challenges associated with this career. This exciting opportunity requires interns to work in a variety of extreme weather conditions, while engaging in heavy lifting, climbing poles over 110 feet, trenching and working in overhead buckets that can reach up to 90 feet.
A typical apprenticeship program career track is :
Helper - Apprentice
Apprentice
Lineworker
This entry-level experience is a catalyst for building an approximate five-year progression path toward becoming a first-class line worker in the power industry.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
EDUCATION AND / OR SPECIAL TRAINING :
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
ENVIRONMENTAL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :
Yes. The internship is a key element of the DACC and Western Tech Lineworker Certification program and is required to successfully obtain your certification.
To learn more about enrolling in the DACC Lineworker Certification Program, contact the Commercial Technologies Department at 575-527-7590 or via email at elwk@dacc.nmsu.edu
To learn more about enrolling in the Western Tech Certification Program, contact Belen Salasar at 915-490-3842 or via email at
BSalasar@westerntech.edu
2. Am I eligible to start EPE's Lineworker apprenticeship program upon completion of my internship?
You must successfully complete your internship and formally apply for a Helper-Apprentice vacancy to be considered for EPE's apprenticeship program.
3. What can I expect during and upon completion of my internship?
This internship is an opportunity to showcase your ability to succeed in an electrical Lineworker career. As an intern, you will work with several line crews and operations leadership teams who will provide guidance and training for you to be successful in an apprenticeship role. Strong performing interns may be eligible for a Helper-Apprentice position subject to availability and operational demand.
4. Will this internship position require me to relocate?
The internship position will not require relocation. Relocation may be required if an intern transitions into a Helper-Apprentice role.
If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5 : 00 PM, February 28, 2025. (Please scroll back up to the "Apply Now" button)
If you qualify for this internship program, a recruiter will contact you to provide you with further information.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $24
