Apprentice Lineman

Hunt Electric, Inc is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Apprentice Lineman position in our Transmission and Distribution Division.  The qualified candidate will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation systems. 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A GROUNDSMAN POSITION. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED/ATTENDED A CERTIFIED LINEMAN APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOL,  WITH  3 to 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE , PLEASE WAIT TO APPLY UNTIL A GROUNDSMAN POSITION OPENS UP. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. 

Major Duties:

• Ability to work productively in a team atmosphere.


• Ability to interpret electrical plans and prints, stand for extended periods of time, use both hands, arms, and legs, stoop and bend, and lift 100 pounds.


• Attend IPSA Apprentice Schooling, track and turn in monthly on the job and Schooling Hours


• Demonstrate skill in pole and tower climbing, URD installations, using hotline tools and working in aerial devices.


• Provide effective and meaningful on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.


• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit, familiarity with induced voltage, and understanding of proper grounding procedures.


• Demonstrate the knowledge of operating equipment safely and maintaining company equipment and tools in good working order.


• Capable of performing work in a safe, timely and efficient manner.


• Demonstrate skill troubleshooting trouble in primary and secondary systems.


• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.


• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours. 


• Experience effectively conducting a pre-job or tailboard briefing.


• Other duties and locations as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• You must be 21 years or older to drive with your CDL over state lines. 


• Enrolled/Attended a certified Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program (copy of certificated required).


• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with ability to meet all DOT requirements.


• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess the ability to obtain such certification within 90 days of employment.


• Must be willing to Travel for extended periods of time.

Work Schedule: Must be willing to work over time. We work a 3 weeks on and 1 week off.