Apprentice Lineman en Wabash Valley Power Alliance

As an electric cooperative, Hendricks Power is part of the nation's largest energy network which includes 1,000 electric cooperatives, public power districts, power supply generation and transmission cooperatives, statewide associations, regional trade and service associations, supply and manufacturing cooperatives, data processing cooperatives and employee credit unions. Electric cooperatives alone serve 32 million customers in 46 states, and cover more land mass than any of the nation's single electric utilities. Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2001. Formed in 1936, following the creation of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Hendricks Power Cooperative started with a small meeting of 12 people, farmers and rural residents, unable to convince the local utility, which was owned by investors, to build lines to serve them. They claimed it simply wasn't profitable to provide service to such sparsely-populated areas. The formal construction of these rural electric lines began the summer of 1937. On January 1, 1938, the first 122 miles of line was energized. Approximately 400 members received power to their homes and farms for the first time. The name Hendricks County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) was adopted, as the cooperative slowly grew. Today, Hendricks Power Cooperative serves over 35,000 members in Hendricks, Putnam, Morgan and Montgomery counties.

Hendricks Power Cooperative is now accepting applications for the position of Apprentice Lineman. Join our team and help provide safe, reliable energy to nearly 40,000 members across Hendricks, Mongomery, Morgan and Putnam Counites. This position is for an individual already enrolled in an approved Apprentice Program with basic technical utility knowledge, skills and abilities.

We are a growing, member-owned rural electric cooperative located just west of Indianapolis in Avon, Indiana. As a progressive utility committed to innovation, member satisfaction and employee development, we continuously invest in preventive maintenance, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, advanced technology and training.

Position Summary

The Apprentice Lineman will work under the direction of a Journeyman Lineman to construct, replace and maintain electric distribution lines, structures and equipment–ensuring our members have safe, reliable energy when needed. This work may include both primary and secondary circuits, energized and de-energized lines and applies to overhead and underground systems (will vary based on training levels). The Apprentice Lineman will actively engage in required on-the-job training and classroom instruction to obtain Journeyman Lineman certification. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation for service interruptions after normal working hours, including weekends and holidays. This is a bargaining unit position.

Preferred candidates will possess the qualifications listed below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Candidate must be enrolled in a management approved Apprentice Program and provide documentation of on-the-job training.
• Electric cooperative work experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Personal & Position Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, manually dig holes for utility poles, lift up to 100lbs, flag traffic, walk on all types of terrain, and clear right-of-ways.
• Ability to understand and follow cooperative maps, safety manuals, work orders, staking sheets and other documentation related to work being performed.
• Ability to perform transformer hookups, set poles, and operate heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Must meet residency requirements within one year of hire date.
• Willingness to perform “service watch” duty when scheduled for continuity of service outside normal work hours.
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles and other line equipment.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing per FMCSA regulations and Cooperative policies.

In addition to a positive work environment and competitive compensation, Hendricks Power offers benefit plans that include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, pension and 401(k), continuing education and paid time off.

As a member-owned electric cooperative, we are dedicated to supporting our members, investing in our communities and living out the cooperative difference every day. Hendricks Power also operates fiber and utility locating subsidiaries.

Interested and potentially qualified applicants apply at Hendricks Power. Posting will remain open until position is filled. No phone calls please. If you have any questions, you may email [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.