Apprentice Lineworker

Company Description

ABOUT US

·       LOCATION: Boone REMC is centrally located in Lebanon, IN, with easy access off Interstate 65, State Road 39 and State Road 32. We have big-town amenities, with a small-town feel.

·       FIRST: We are proud to be the first electric cooperative in the state. It was with a pioneering spirit, in 1935, that we brought electricity to the rural folks within the communities we serve.

·       FASTEST: Today, as the fastest growing electric cooperative within the state, we integrate an innovative business model with our pioneering foundation to find opportunities, stretch our boundaries and focus on meeting the needs of our diverse member-owners. As a not-for-profit, we’re focused on being good stewards of our organization’s resources and providing quality service for our members.

·       LEADING: As a trusted and innovative leader in providing our nearly 17,000 member-owners with superior electric service at fair and reasonable prices, we also take pride in the meaningful impact and improved quality of life we make throughout the communities we serve.

·       PRINCIPLED: As a member-owned cooperative, our core principles and values are based on open and voluntary membership, democratic member control, autonomy and independence, bolstering our local economies, and the sustainable development of the communities we serve. 

Boone REMC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Description

Boone REMC is looking for an Apprentice Lineworker.

While learning the skills required for a Journeyman Lineworker, this position performs ground and aerial operations to assist in the construction, repair, removal, and maintenance of poles, lines, and associated equipment.  

The Apprentice Lineworker must be available for 24/7 callouts on a rotating schedule and reside, or be willing to relocate to reside, within a 20-mile radius of the Boone County Courthouse Square.

The successful candidate will report to the VP of Operations. Other items may be assigned according to business needs and directives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.
• Successful completion of lineman apprentice training program and continuing education.
• Requires frequent pole climbing and ability to demonstrate proficiency in pole top rescue.
• CPR certificate is required.
• Proficiency in lockout/tag out procedures.
• Proficiency in radio communications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with stressful situations.
• Proper use and care of powered hand tools including chain saws, drills, etc.
• Above average mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior equipment operation and working with energized parts or equipment is desirable.
• Additional related education, technical training and courses in electrical circuits, measurements, and wiring diagrams is desirable.

Resumes must be received by noon on June 30, 2025.

No phone calls please.

Additional Information

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Boone REMC offers competitive pay, an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, pension retirement plan, education reimbursement – your benefits with us start when you do. We also offer a generous paid leave schedule and opportunities for professional growth.