What you will be doing
Perform work of a Line Specialist Apprentice in maintaining safe and adequate services to our customers
Under direct supervision and on a training basis, assist employees of higher line classifications engaged in, and performing basic operations required in the installing, removing and maintaining of transmission and distribution poles, towers, conductors, transformers, pole top switches, cable and other line equipment, devices and appurtenances, and services
Assist with installation of street lighting equipment and certain phases of work on metering installations
Assist in the patrolling of lines and perform other related work
Operate line truck, digging equipment, small equipment and power tools
Required to climb poles and steel structures at heights of fifty feet (50) or greater to perform maintenance, removal and installation of poles, transformers, line conductors, etc.
Specialists must present a neat appearance and work with both internal and external customers in a courteous and efficient manner
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices, the ability to work within a team, and good communication skills
What you bring
Candidates must possess a High school diploma or equivalent
Basic math skills, written and verbal communication skills, basic mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to use tools and equipment
Applicant must be capable of physically and mentally working in/on electric facilities
Must be able to learn safety rules associated with job duties and follow same
Candidate must possess a valid driver's license and a CDL or be willing to obtain one within 60 days of hire
Job responsibilities include serving on a 24-hour emergency watch periodically
Must be located within 15 driving miles of the reporting headquarter
Required to be available to work overtime
On the job training provided so we are looking for candidates from apprentice to journey level professional
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1111 Louisiana St
Houston
Texas United States
www.centerpointenergy.com
