Lineman Apprentice I (St. Croix)

Salary : $35,643.55 Annually

Location : St. Croix, VI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 01063

Department : Electrical Distribution

Division : Electrical Operations

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2025

Job Summary

The Lineman Apprentice I position is responsible for a variety of tasks and accepts assignments from Line Supervisor on shift and shall be assigned to work directly with a 1st Class Lineman and a 2nd Class Lineman. Learns to perform those tasks required in the construction, maintenance or operation of electrical power transmission and distribution facilities that would prepare a worker to perform skilled line work primarily on 0 to 600V systems.

Because the Authority has a primary responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work on a rotating shift schedule and may be expected to work overtime as conditions demand or on a short notice during emergency conditions. Lineman Apprentice I shall be assigned to a Line Supervisor on 1 of 4 rotating shift schedule : midnight to 08 : 00 a.m.; 08 : 00 a.m. to 04 : 00 p.m.; and 04 : 00 p.m. to midnight and a swing-shift. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive and operate all Line Department vehicles & equipment etc.
• Dig holes, set and frame poles, install guy wires and anchors using compressor truck, related equipment and hand tools.
• Assemble streetlights and other electrical devices, transport and spot line equipment on erected poles and towers.
• Assist in grounding of de-energized pole transformers and all electrical devices.
• Inspect, clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Install, replace and remove all broken or defective electrical devices while on the ground.
• Performs all work in accordance with safety regulations, strict adherence to T&D standard operating procedures & Authority's Personnel Policies & Procedures, company policies and OSHA standards, ability to learn and acquire first aid, CPR Certification and Confined Space Certification.
• Climbs poles to remove broken or defective hardware on de-energized poles.
• Raises and lowers tools and equipment to co-workers overhead and underground systems.
• Cut, trim and clear trees and branches from right-of-way for new construction or around existing poles and de-energized power lines; load cut trees and branches into chipper.
• Checks truck stock materials at the beginning and ending of work shift.
• Cleans work area, trucks and equipment; places unused and salvaged material back on the truck.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience

High School diploma, and a minimum of six (6) months of work experience in electrical distribution, line construction and maintenance or in a similar position involving work in the electrical trade is required.

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.