Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy industry as an Apprentice Lineperson for our Electric Service Department for our Long Island New York territory. Apprentice Linepersons performs all activities relating to Overhead/Underground Distribution and Transmission line construction and maintenance.
Job Description:
- Maintenance of service in the public utility business requires off schedule or overtime work hours.
- The Training Program will be conducted initially at any or all of the reporting locations in the department.
- Apprentices will be rotated between locations periodically during the first two years as workload and training requirements dictate.
- Apprentices who successfully complete the entire training program will be advanced to the classification of Lineman/Linewoman First Class.
- Trainees will progress in accordance with the Apprentice Line worker Training Program. Transfers will be made in accordance with Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Seniority.
In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, candidates selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with the Departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.
Candidates selected for this classification will be required to participate in the federally mandated drug and alcohol testing program prior to selection, randomly on a year round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.
Job Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED.
- A valid New York State driver's license with a satisfactory driver history.
- Able to qualify for an Interstate Class A Commercial Driver's License at time of hire. (To learn more go to: https://dmv.ny.gov/brochure/cdl10sec01.pdf but be sure to specify CDL type as Class A (Interstate).
- Successfully complete all training and progressed to the top step of the First Class Lineperson classification.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
- Deal with problems involving several variables from standardized situations.
- Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Pass a screening exam that includes physical fitness and aptitude tests.
- Pass a medical evaluation.
Licenses or Certifications
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Valid NYS driver's license
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570
Newark
New Jersey United States
www.pseg.com
