Apprentice Powerline Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area including overhead, underground, transmission and light system. Also, responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining transmission, distribution and service lines/ equipment.

Salary Range: $25.25/hr - $40.26/hr

Why Garland Power & Light?

Do you want to join an organization that offers career growth? Do you want a position that makes an impact on the community? Are you looking for a career, not just another job? If the answer is “Yes,” then apply today!

The City of Garland has a culture of appreciation, development, and growth!

We offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a generous pension plan, and a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Garland hosts an annual employee appreciation event and offers an Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.

Garland Power & Light proudly competes in the annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo! Not only does GP&L encourage participation, but they cover expenses for competitors! Standby personnel are provided take-home vehicles, employees paid training programs, and each Powerline Technician is provided full uniforms/necessary tools at no cost.

• Fire Resistant: jeans, shirts, hooded jacket, jacket, coveralls
• Electrical Hazard: work boots, mud boots
• Personal Protective Equipment: hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, rubber gloves/sleeves,
• All necessary tools/equipment
  
  

If you are ready to join an organization that truly values its employees, apply today!

Essential Job Functions

• Repair and replace T&D power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution electric system facilities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes as scheduled by Training Manager.
  
  

Minimum Education & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• No experience required
  
  

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

Education/ Experience

Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills

• 1-4 years’ experience with power line work, construction and transformer loading/banking
• Has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in an accredited Lineman College
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of power line construction methods and practices
• Basic understanding of electric transmission and distribution system operations
• Basic understanding of transformer theory, loading and connectivity
• Skill with office equipment and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with field crews to ensure safe work practices are followed at all times
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain Texas Commercial Driver’s Class “A” w/Tanker Endorsement within 90- days of hire
  
  

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside at construction sites and/or power line locations.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City’s Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Vision

Garland’s vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

Mission

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.