First Year Apprentice Lineman

First-Year Apprentice Lineman Office Location Southern Operations Center 2703 US Hwy 183 Cuero, Texas 77954 What We Are Looking For GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of First Year Apprentice Lineman to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department and our organization. As a First Year Apprentice Lineman, you will be responsible for entry-level line construction while advancing through the four-year GVEC Apprenticeship Program to certified Lineman. Your Pay The minimum starting pay for this role is $25.00/hr plus bonuses that are tied to a multitude of organizational benchmarks set forth annually. Pay will be determined by skills, qualifications and experience. How You'll Help Complete Defensive Driving for Utility Vehicles Understand and demonstrate proficiency in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Become familiar with GVEC construction specifications and demonstrate proficiency Install safety measures to protect the public on jobsites Be proficient at loading and transporting poles and equipment safely Complete pole top and bucket rescue drills Become familiar with equipment/tools installed on jobsites Become familiar with and use computer programs necessary for job completion Basic office and computer knowledge Assist in Di-electric testing of insulated buckets and digger trucks Complete training classes or certifications as scheduled Complete written and skills test for advancement in apprenticeship Experience/Skills You'll Need Must either produce training certificates demonstrating successful completion of Lineman Training Program and/or successfully complete the GVEC Apprenticeship Program during employment Must be a self-motivated individual with a good attitude and safe work ethics Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of start date Demonstrates ability to effectively evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Team player with the resolve to provide and take constructive criticism that helps evolve the team Ideal candidate must be able to work under adverse conditions, handle temperature extremes and be willing to work overtime as well as in urgent situations as needed Requires that residence be within 25 minutes of the reporting office within 12 months of start date Our Purpose and Culture GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results. We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers' expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers who are dependable. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: being mindful of how our work and actions impact others, as well as seeing people for who they are and the unique value their perspective brings to us as a whole. Your Benefits Medical Plans 10% 401

K Match Financial Incentives and Rewards Wellness Program Employee Development Community Impact Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Work-Life Balance Application Deadline:

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