What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Lineworker position at Florida Public Utilities?
Apprentice Lineworker
Fernandina Beach, FL
This position reports to the Operations Manager for training, both On-The-Job and Classroom, to learn the skills required to advance toward a Lineworker position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades
- Assist linemen in restoring overhead and underground outages.
- Assist linemen in solving power quality issues.
- Assist linemen in maintaining existing overhead and underground line.
- Responsible for following all cooperative safety policies and procedures:
- Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner
- Exhibit good work habits, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
REQUIRES
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Good verbal and written skills
- Must be willing to travel as needed
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and able to get Florida Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date
- Able to pass a Pre-Apprentice Evaluation Test which includes being able to climb a distribution pole.
- Must be available to work overtime assignments and shift work as necessary.
- All employees covered by this agreement in the Operations Section shall reside at his or her permanent residence which is to be located no farther than thirty (30) road miles from 780 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 , USA and be able to report no later than 45 minutes after the call is received. New or existing employees moving into these sections will have nine (9) months to relocate into this required area.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- CDL
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)
