About This Role
This apprentice groundman role assists line service crews in preparing for the construction of poles and electric lines. It involves loading and unloading trucks, moving materials, setting barricades, interacting with the public, and using required tools while adhering to all safety rules and policies. The position suits an individual who is humble, hungry, and people-smart, and who is physically fit for outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Assist line service crews with preparations for constructing poles and electric lines
- Load and unload trucks
- Move materials
- Set barricades
- Communicate with the public
- Use required tools
- Follow all safety rules and policies
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Complete training and obtain a valid Tennessee Class "A", Restriction 57 commercial driver's license within six (6) months from date of employment (Commercial Driver's License preferred)
- Complete and pass TVPPA Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop (climbing school) and TVPPA Lineman Apprentice Correspondence Course, Unit 1, on Basic Mathematics and Electricity within six (6) months from date of employment
- Complete a six (6) month employee training probationary period ("Training Period")
- Be physically fit to perform the essential functions required, including responsibilities as directed
- Possess a positive attitude and sincere desire to be of service in all areas covered by the position
- Encompass the three virtues of the Ideal Team Player (Humble, Hungry, People Smart)
- Meet residency requirements as prescribed and defined by the collective bargaining unit with the IBEW
Benefits
- 401(k) and ROTH 401(k)
- Accrued paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- Twelve paid holidays each year
- Employee pension program
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Mental health/well-being programs
- Discounts from companies like United Communications, Verizon and Nissan
- Financial and retirement planning services
- Tuition reimbursement
Important Details
- Works within guidelines as identified in the collective bargaining unit with the IBEW
- Personnel not passing climbing school on first attempt; or any unit or portion of the designated course work within two (2) attempts will automatically be disqualified from the program
- Individuals qualified after the Training Period may work out of classification, as specified in the collective bargaining unit with the IBEW
About the Company
MTE has a culture focused on exemplifying a group of ideal team players; individuals who are humble, hungry, and people smart. At MTE, teammates who put the needs of others before oneself, seek innovative solutions to problems and challenges, and understand how words and actions impact teammates and members, help MTE achieve its purpose of serving together to make life better for its members.
