Ground Lineman Apprentice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is part of the Western Area Power Administration. As a High Voltage Electrician Lineman (Apprentice), you will be a is established as an apprentice in the Lineman trade. During the term of the apprenticeship, the apprentice shall be provided progressively more complex and responsible training and experience in order to assure that upon completion, the apprentice will possess both the theoretical and practical knowledge, skill, and ability of the trade
Qualifications:

Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below.
The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating:

• Select the answer that best describes your aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice and ability to perform simple tasks under close supervision.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.
The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effor: The work is physically demanding. The incumbent frequently lifts items weighing over 50 pounds
to install, inspect, and/or repair transmission lines; climbs and works aloft on structures; and works at ground level and in ground trenches requiring bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. The position requires coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body to install and repair equipment in confined spaces and on overhead structures.
Work Conditions: Most of the work takes place outside and is subject to hazardous materials and extreme weather
conditions. Work requires being in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires climbing transmission structures averaging 65 feet tall, but up to 500 feet tall, and communication towers up to 400 feet tall. The work has high potential for injury by contact with high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles or structures, muscle strains from awkward positions, and cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Education:

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Employment Type: OTHER