Apprentice Level 1 to collection

About Us

Southern Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:

PWR), is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high‑voltage transmission lines, underground and distribution lines, and providing emergency restoration services. Established in 1985, SEC has earned a reputation for superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. We manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Customers include investor‑owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our operational footprint.

We are 100 % committed to the safety of our team members and provide industry‑leading training. We believe we can be the last job you ever want to apply for.

Step Two Apprentices will be introduced to energized secondary work, de‑energized primary framing, and bucket truck operation. Apprentices may perform energized secondary work (up to 480 V) while being directly supervised by a lineman or foreman who must be at the same physical location. Apprentices must not be within the minimum approach distance of any energized primary conductor or equipment while working aloft.

• Proper use of aerial lifts (bucket truck)
• Basic aerial lift operation
• Material handling
• Secondary connections
• Phasing or paralleling secondary circuits
• Taking voltage, amperage, or resistance readings on secondary circuits
• Tying/attaching conductors to insulators on de‑energized circuits
• Sagging secondaries and services
• Dead‑ending and clipping services and secondary conductors
• Assisting lineman with de‑energized transformer connections
• Work from pole or bucket
• Test de‑energized primary lines, tag, and apply protective grounds
• De‑energized primary framing and hardware installation
• Hanging crossarms from the pole de‑energized circuits
• Drilling and fastening with impact (hydraulic) tools
• Using hand‑powered crimping tools

• Rigging 2
• Electrical Safety
• Hydraulic Derricks
• Bucket Trucks
• Material Handling Bucket Trucks
• System Protection and Monitoring
• Introduction to Metering
• Bucket Truck Rescue
• Safety in Meter Work
• Safety in Substations

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.