Lineman Apprentice

Candidate Physical Ability Test & Written Exam:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Only if needed)

Lineman Apprentice Orientation Video:

Testing Procedure

This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical system lines, substations, and other components as an Apprentice Lineman.

* Completes a City of Dothan Electric Department approved apprenticeship program requirement.

* Acts as first responder to hazardous situations to ensure safe entry by other emergency response personnel; assists the Fire Department in extinguishing electrical fires.

* Assists and/or completes tasks, under the supervision and/or direction of the General Line and Service Supervisor, a Line Supervisor, Lead Lineman 1st Class, or  Lineman 1st Class as part of a crew engaged in the construction, installation, repair, and/or maintenance of substations, transmission lines, underground and overhead primary distribution and secondary electrical lines, transformers, poles, and/or fiber optic cable.

* Monitors work area to ensure the safety of crew members, the public, equipment, and other property.

* Gathers materials and equipment as directed by the General Line and Service Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Lead Lineman 1st Class, work orders, crew members, and/or engineer's drawings for the construction and/or installation of improvements and/or changes to the electric system; notifies warehouse personnel of materials to be utilized.

* Assists in installing system coordination and protection devices.

* Assists in completing daily logbooks; completes work orders by tracking all material and equipment utilized and recording meter number and reading.

* Responds to after-hours outages and/or other incidents as scheduled, required, or determined necessary.

* Responds to emergencies during inclement weather and/or so deemed events.

* Performs related duties as deemed necessary and required by the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

* Knowledge of electrical theory and principles.

* Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.

* Knowledge of work hazards and safety guidelines.

* Knowledge of traffic control standards and practices.

* Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

* Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

* Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.

* Skill in learning to operate and use a variety of job-related tools and equipment, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, etc.

* Skill in problem solving and trouble shooting.

* Skill in prioritizing and planning.

* Skill in interpersonal relations.

* Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Line Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include OSHA regulations, the APPA Safety Manual, electrical theory, the city personnel handbook, the National Electric Safety Code, the National Electric Code, the municipal code, ALDOT requirements, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

* The work consists of varied technical duties. Working with electrified equipment, at elevated heights, in heavy traffic, and in inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.

* The purpose of this position is to assist in the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the electric utility system as an Apprentice Lineman.

CONTACTS

* Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, contractors, business representatives, vendors, customers, and members of the public.

* Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

* The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs poles and ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell and hearing.

* The work is typically performed outdoors or at other department facilities, or outdoors, occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and electrical hazards, and sometimes works in enclosed spaces. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and specialty equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

* Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education (CHEA); and

* Certificate of completion of Pre-Apprentice Electrical Lineworker or Electrical Vocation High School program; or

* Graduation from an accredited
* college or university with an Associate's degree in…