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A Contract Apprentice Lineman is a trainee who works under the supervision of experienced linemen to learn the skills needed for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power systems. Unlike company-employed apprentices, contract apprentices typically work for staffing agencies or contractors that provide services to utility companies. Their duties include climbing poles, handling electrical equipment, and following safety protocols. This position requires physical endurance, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to strict safety standards. Apprentices usually progress toward becoming a journeyman lineman after completing required training and experience hours.

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As a Contract Apprentice Lineman, you can expect to work primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, often at elevated heights and sometimes in remote locations. Your daily routine will typically involve assisting experienced linemen with installing, repairing, and maintaining overhead or underground power lines using specialized tools and equipment. The job often requires early mornings, some overtime, and being part of a closely coordinated crew where safety is a top priority. You’ll learn by doing, gradually taking on more complex tasks as you gain experience in the field. This role offers significant hands-on learning and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in the electrical utility industry.

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To thrive as a Contract Apprentice Lineman, you should possess a solid understanding of electrical systems, physical fitness, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with completion or pursuit of a formal apprenticeship program. Familiarity with tools such as climbing gear, hot sticks, and adherence to safety regulations like OSHA is crucial, and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is often required. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to learning are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable installation and maintenance of power lines in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

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Powerline Journeyman Lineman

Davis H Elliot Company, Inc.

Memphis, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

HIGH WAGES

100% EMPLOYER PAID HEALTH INSURANCE

SIGN-ON BONUS

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYER PAID BENEFITS

LONG-TERM, MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

The Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking to hire a Journeyman Lineman in the Memphis, TN area.

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

As a Journeyman Lineman, you will be required to perform various types of distribution service calls. Typical tasks include:

  • Perform all energized & de-energized work assigned to the crew.
  • Supervise the work of any Apprentice Lineman training with him.
  • Maintain the proper care of assigned Company equipment and tools.
  • Assume the responsibility for the crew when the Foreman is not present.
  • Observe & assist with enforcement of Company safety rules.
  • Perform other duties as directed or required.

Qualifications

  • Journeyman Lineman
  • 3+ Years of experience recommended
  • Valid Class A CDL and medical card required
  • Own your own hand tools
  • Proficiency with electrical distribution systems
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team includes:

  • Medical (employer paid), Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program 
  • Paid Vacation 
  • Servant Leadership Training
  • Uniforms and PPE provided

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