Lineman apprenticeship program in california

As a Pre-Apprentice Lineman, you will assist the Journeyman Lineman to construct, maintain and repair company power, transmission, and distribution lines, both overhead and underground while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities.

In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

Search and apply for available positions. When Are Classes? The California-Nevada Power Lineman Apprenticeship Program is a four year "earn while you learn" school consisting of a minimum of 7, hours of on-the-job training and related academic classes. Of these hours, there are specific amounts of required training hours that an apprentice must complete. An apprentice may be in the program beyond the 7, hours while working on a specific type of training.

Some apprentices finish in less than four years due to previous experience credit or working overtime. Saturday classes are held a minimum of ten times per year. All classes begin at a. Apprentices are required to attend one 1 week long training class per academic school year.

First year apprentices attend a 40 hour Work Methods Training Class. Second year apprentices attend a 40 hour Rubber Glove Training Class. Third year apprentices attend a 40 hour Hot Sticks Training Class. Room and board are not provided for apprentices while attending class at our facilities.

Because your apprenticeship is more than just on-the-job training, you earn college credit through Santiago Canyon College for your related and supplemental classroom instruction.

The minimum requirements are: Must be 18 years of age. Must have completed one year two semesters of high school algebra or one semester of college algebra with a passing grade. Must have a valid unrestricted drivers license. You will be required to obtain a Class A commercial drivers license within 2, hours of on-the-job training.

Must be willing to work away from home anywhere in the State of California or Nevada. Need to be ready to travel. Upon acceptance you will be required to pass a DOT physical and drug screening test.

To apply for this program, you may visit their website to get more information about their application process or contact the California-Nevada JATC office to inquire about their next open application period.