Mears Construction, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity, and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

Apprentice Lineworker

Work will consist of installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, and associated materials and equipment within the ditribution and high voltage transmission and substation electrical industry. Perform duties necessary to complete assigned task under the direct supervision of Journeyman, Foreman, or Superintendent. Employee should keep all materials, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and maintain a clean work area at all times. Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Clearly understand and comply with Company and Federal Job Safety Requirements (O.S.H.A.)
• Maintain and properly store tools and equipment
• Proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials
• Accurately organize materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work area
• Properly install assigned work on wood and steel structures
• Ability to install switchgear and its terminations
• Ability to install all sizes of conduit that will ensure timely installations
• Ability to learn equipment operations (crane, flatbed truck, trailer, forklift, aerial lift)
• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures
• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged
• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other such operations involved in setting or replacing poles
• Work from all types of aerial lifts and operate lifts as necessary in a safe manner
• Perform work at various heights upwards to 120 feet from various means (aerial lift or climbing)
• Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and written instructions
• Employee must have ability to acquire / maintain personal hand tools and other tools necessary for this position (line-worker belt, hooks, scare strap, tool pouch, nut bag and line-worker high top boots) as directed
• Ability to use hand tools. (i.e., pliers, hammer, crescent wrench, side cutters, channel locks, screwdriver)
• Must be able to safely use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers,
• All other duties as assigned

What We Offer You:

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required?

• Valid CDL preferred
• Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Climb structures of all types (wood, tubular steel, lattice steel)
• Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet
• Lineman course graduate or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.