Lineman Journeyman; Douglas

Overview

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

APS has an immediate opening for a Lineman Journeyman at our Douglas Service Center
.

We will rely on your exceptional work ethic to be responsible for working on new construction projects and maintaining existing underground and overhead facilities.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completed a Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program or an equivalent training program (as approved by APS T&D Technical & Safety Training) plus one year experience as a Journeyman Lineman.
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class “A”) with the ability to meet all DOT requirements. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit at the time of application, and a clean driving record.
• If applying with a CDL Permit, a valid Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions, e.g., airbrakes) must be obtained prior to the official transfer/start date.
• If applying with an out-of-state CDL, a valid Arizona Class A CDL license (with no mechanical restrictions, e.g., airbrakes) must be obtained within 30 days of the official transfer/start date.
• Experience working on all types of distribution lines including 4kV to 21kV and all related equipment required
• Must live within reasonable distance of headquarters (one hour).
• Must pass written and hands-on exam and successfully demonstrate climbing skills. Travel reimbursement may be available for out of state candidates.
• Reasonable and necessary overtime required
• Subject to callouts
• Requires working with aerial equipment, which have weight restrictions of 300 pounds or less

Please submit the following documents under "additional documents" in the My Documents section of your online application. If you are unable to upload any of your documents prior to the posting close date, please email them to  to be further considered for this position.

• Copy of your Registered Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate OR Official Letter from HR Management or a member of the company’s operations leadership (stating: your job title, roles and responsibilities, and length of time you spent in that position).
• Copy of your Class A CDL license (or permit) (front and back and in color)

* Registered Apprenticeship Program Criteria:
Program must have a documented process for hours worked in the field in the work processes associated with the craft e.g. distribution, transmission, maintenance, etc. Registered apprenticeship programs for the trades in question require 7,000 – 10,000 hours (3
-5 years). Program must have documented proof of completion of related education classroom courses. Registered apprenticeship programs require a minimum of 144 hours per year of related education courses during the course of the apprenticeship program.

Journeyman level experience must be documented in writing if you are unable to provide us a certificate of completion of Registered Apprenticeship. This will require a letter on company letterhead documenting your title, details of your roles and responsibilities, and length of time in that position. It must be signed by an operations or HR manager. This information will be subject to verification.

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