Lineman Apprentice

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SALARY
$22.87 - $36.58 Hourly

CLOSING DATE:3/28/2024
This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical system lines, substations, and other components as an Apprentice Lineman.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education (CHEA); and

• Certificate of completion of Pre-Apprentice Electrical Lineworker or Electrical Vocation High School program; or

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an Associate’s degree in Science or Electrical Theory/Technology.

*An accredited agency is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER:
Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s). [See condition(s) for details.]

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid operator’s driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

• Employees are required to successfully complete the Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program within four (4) years of date of employment/promotion/transfer/ demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)

• Employees are required to obtain a Class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)

• In accordance with industry standards in terms of bucket truck operations, an employee in this position must weigh 275 pounds or less.

• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.

• An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.

• Personnel Rule 8.325, , requires individuals entering this position either through appointment, promotion, demotion, or transfer to enter at the minimum level of the pay plan, Step One (1). (PBA 08-14-89)

• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)

• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise of 20% of the final grade. This physical ability test will comprise 60% of the final grade. The written exam will comprise the other 20% of the final grade.

The physical ability test and written examination are scheduled for April 9, 2024. See the attached link in the job announcement for ability test information.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the written exam. You MUST self-schedule online or you will not be allowed to take the test.

The content areas of the written examination, for the position of Lineman Apprentice, include the following:

Understand Oral Information

Understand Written Material

Numerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Electrical Principles & Practices

Electrical Tools

Equipment & Materials

Occupational Safety

You will be allowed 1 hour and 45 minutes for completion of the examination. Once the examination begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination.

NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.87 - $36.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Work Location: In person