What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Apprentice Lineman position at United Utility?
About Us
United Utility is a dynamic and forward-thinking company that pioneers comprehensive and innovative solutions in support of power infrastructure investments across the United States. As the proud parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we drive excellence and progress in the energy sector. Our headquarters are nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, LA.
About The Role
Under the direction of the Foreman, the Apprentice Lineman must safely install, troubleshoot, repair and remove overhead/underground distribution power lines, set/stand poles, and install lighting within the scope of his/her training. The Apprentice Lineman must safely operate various equipment including but not limited to, bucket trucks, digger derrick, pickup trucks, excavation and track equipment.
Key Responsibilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to outdoor elements.
The position must have the ability to lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis. Must have the ability to walk over uneven, steep, or difficult terrain for distances of approximately a quarter mile on a regular, recurring basis and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must be able to carry 25 pounds of gear while working in an aerial lift device with a weight limit of 350 pounds. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to climb up to and onto elevated equipment and stand for long periods of time. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Must have the ability to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception.
This is a full-time position. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. MUST be willing to travel for storm recovery, length of stay will depend on volume of work.
The position primarily works at a customer premise during the workweek which may require weekly overnight travel. Out of area and extended travel may be required and will be dictated by customer demand and power outages related to various natural disasters.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese
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United Utility is a dynamic and forward-thinking company that pioneers comprehensive and innovative solutions in support of power infrastructure investments across the United States. As the proud parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we drive excellence and progress in the energy sector. Our headquarters are nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, LA.
About The Role
Under the direction of the Foreman, the Apprentice Lineman must safely install, troubleshoot, repair and remove overhead/underground distribution power lines, set/stand poles, and install lighting within the scope of his/her training. The Apprentice Lineman must safely operate various equipment including but not limited to, bucket trucks, digger derrick, pickup trucks, excavation and track equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Use apprentice level knowledge of electrical line work to safely construct and maintain electric distribution lines.
- Climbs poles of all types and performs jobs, depending on experience level, off the poles, including changing out of arms, transformers and conductors.
- Utilize general knowledge of working around energized lines/equipment and progress to more specific knowledge in order to construct, maintain and repair electrical systems both de-energized and energized lines.
- Provides assistance, tools, material and supplies to upper class lineman.
- Possess own basic hand tools.
- Prepare the equipment and worksite for effective completion of assignments. Demonstrate the ability to assist ground crew operations as directed.
- Drives and operates necessary equipment to frame and set poles, lay wire, connect and disconnect services.
- Responds to power outages and customer problems and trouble shoots to restore power.
- Must be able to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
- Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
- Must be dependable and trustworthy
- High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to outdoor elements.
The position must have the ability to lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis. Must have the ability to walk over uneven, steep, or difficult terrain for distances of approximately a quarter mile on a regular, recurring basis and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must be able to carry 25 pounds of gear while working in an aerial lift device with a weight limit of 350 pounds. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to climb up to and onto elevated equipment and stand for long periods of time. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Must have the ability to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception.
This is a full-time position. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. MUST be willing to travel for storm recovery, length of stay will depend on volume of work.
The position primarily works at a customer premise during the workweek which may require weekly overnight travel. Out of area and extended travel may be required and will be dictated by customer demand and power outages related to various natural disasters.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese
If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English
