Apprentice Lineman
Job #15824
$54.47 Hourly
Snohomish County PUD #1 anticipates filling six (6) Line Apprentice positions in 2024. All applicants interested in applying for these positions are required to complete the PUD job application including the Line Apprentice supplemental screening questions. We will only be inviting the first 600 qualified applicants that complete the online application to test. This will be determined by the system recorded application timestamp. Any applications beyond the first 600 will not be considered for this recruitment.
Basic Responsibilities
Works as a member of a crew assisting in the installation, repair, maintenance, and removal of electrical line equipment of the PUD's transmission and distribution systems, energized or de-energized, located both underground and overhead in accordance with safety and construction standards and regulations. Attends formal classes to supplement on-the-job-training.
For your reference, Snohomish County PUD’s Standards of Apprenticeship can be viewed at the Washington State Dept. Labor & Industries website: https://www.lni.wa.gov/Licensing-Permits/Apprenticeship/docs/0076.pdf
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants shall be at least 18 years old and have achieved a High School Diploma or equivalent.
A valid Driver License with the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver License within thirty (30) days of job start date.
A Background Check and medical examination will be required for those candidates who are offered a position.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview
To Apply
Fully complete the online application at https://careers.snopud.com/job/Everett-Apprentice-Lineman-WA-98201/1161015000/ by no later than May 13, 2024. A full job description is available on the website. Please check your email/junk folder by May 24, 2024 for an invitation to test. If you did not receive an email, please reach out to msdoppel@snopud.com. Testing and interviews are tentatively scheduled as follows, subject to change:
06/14 and 06/15 (subject to change)
Written Test (Math, Reading Comprehension, Construction Standards, Tool Recognition, Mechanical and Spatial Ability)
o An overview and study guide will be provided for the Written Test
Physical Ability and Strength
Field Testing
07/08-07/12 (subject to change)
In Person Interview
08/02 (subject to change)
Climbing Interview
Apply by visiting https://careers.snopud.com/job/Everett-Apprentice-Lineman-WA-98201/1161015000/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.
