Careers

2^nd Class Apprentice Line Technician

Overview:  The 2^nd Class Apprentice Line Technician trains under the direct supervision of a qualified Line Technician in the duties involved in the maintenance and construction of overhead and underground lines.  The 2^nd Class Apprentice learns pole climbing and bucket truck construction and maintenance techniques and becomes familiar with the rules, procedures and guidelines established by SBEC and any other applicable state or federal regulatory agencies.  The 2^nd Class Apprentice performs as a helper on a duty rotation basis.

Education: High School Diploma

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Meter School is not mandatory but recommended if available
• Ability to understand and follow Cooperative maps, Cooperative Safety Manual, work orders, staking sheets, and any type of Cooperative forms related to work being performed
• Must develop a thorough knowledge of the Cooperative's service area and transmission and distribution system
• Must become proficient with Cooperative mapping software, work orders/staking sheets, and any other type of Cooperative software/documentation related to work being performed (that may be in electronic and/or paper form).
• Must develop a thorough knowledge of the installation and operation of transformers, wiring of transformer banks, and all aspects of line construction
• Must develop thorough knowledge of line and/or substation switching procedures
• Must develop trouble shooting abilities for jobs encountered on duty call-out
• Must take LCRA/STEC instruction on Transmission Switching and know SBEC Lock Out Tag Out switching procedures
• Learn to understand and follow staking sheets and check out material to perform the job
• Must become certified in First Aid, and CPR/AED
• Required to take annual training in fire extinguisher use, hearing conservation, blood borne pathogens, and hazard communication
• Attends schools, special training, in-house training, and safety sessions assigned
• Must stay abreast of Coop policies
• Must demonstrate job knowledge to advance to the next level in job progression through competency assessment and/or performance evaluation. This includes the successful completion of Hot Line School 1 and 2.

Range: $24.00 - $48.10; based upon experience and qualifications

Reporting location: Bellville, TX

Benefits:

• Competitive 401K package
• Retirement Security Plan
• Medical Insurance including long term disability
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option

CDL application will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. They can be obtained by contacting the phone number or email address below, downloaded here, or picked up at any of our office locations.

FULL DESCRIPTION OF 2nd CLASS APPRENTICE LINE TECH HERE