Apprentice Lineman

Company Description

About Us
Located in Monticello, Indiana, Carroll White REMC is an innovative, not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative located 30 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana. We provide superior energy and related services to nearly 15,000 families, farms, schools, and businesses. Our culture is driven by the cooperative philosophy and the understanding that we are owned by those who work and live in our communities. Rather than delivering profits to a board room, we are invested in and committed to ensuring our communities thrive.

Our headquarters is located near one of Indiana’s largest tourist attractions, Indiana Beach, and home to two of the state’s largest boating and fishing lakes. We are located in the State of Indiana’s largest county for renewable energy.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we put our members first and value things like community service, teamwork. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You’ll Get
We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• No Sweat
  We offer a wellness program that includes an on-site fitness center for your convenience and well-being challenges.
• Volunteer
  You are endowed up to three volunteer service days a year as we are passionate about enhancing our communities.
• Stay in School 
  We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education.
• Work Hard, Play Hard
  We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a journeyman lineman through a program of progressive training and experiences in the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric system.  To assist in providing customers with a reliable source of energy that is available when needed.   Assist in providing safe work sites for personnel and customers.  To treat all customers with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports ready for work each day at the appointed time; if unable to do so, notifies the Operations Manager or Line Superintendent prior to regular reporting time.
2. Must be available for emergency work.
3. Under the supervision of Journeyman Lineman, performs all assigned ground work while learning line skills and obtaining knowledge of safe and efficient procedures.
4. Provides efficient service in the construction, operation and maintenance of the Cooperative's distribution system; improves his skills and knowledge toward becoming a Journeyman Lineman by performing assigned work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman.
5. Must successfully complete four year apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following education and/or experience.

• High School diploma or GED required

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

General:

• Must maintain work equipment and areas in a clean, safe, efficient manner.
• Ability to stand for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday within or between departments or facilities.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good hearing, dexterity, feeling, and good eyesight, including the use of peripheral vision and the ability to speak clearly.
• Occasional work outside of normal work hours will be required.
• Ability to function independently or in a team environment.
• This position involves some travel both locally and nationally

Outside:

• Outdoor work required in a variety of weather conditions.