Pre-Apprentice Substation Electrician at Arizona Public Service Company in Phoenix, Arizona

Pre-Apprentice Substation Electrician Program

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. APS has opportunities in their Pre-Apprentice Substation Electrician program for individuals pursuing an Electrician Apprenticeship. The Pre-Apprentice will assist Substation Electrician crews with various tasks including maintaining and repairing transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitors, and other high-voltage equipment; rigging; operate hydraulic tools; operate boom truck & forklift; working from aerial lifts; install poles, trenches, and working in confined spaces, etc. They will rotate to various areas within the organization to gain experience in their fields.

Note: Pre-Apprentice Substation Electrician opportunities are available for Phoenix Metro and Northern Arizona. To be considered, you must select your preferred location(s) when applying. Select all locations for which you are interested in being considered. Please read the entire posting carefully as there are very important steps noted below. We strongly recommend printing this posting for future reference.

To be considered, you must meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D. prior to the application closing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). No mechanical restrictions i.e., airbrakes.
• Must have completed one of the following:
• College level "Introduction to College Algebra" course (MAT-091 or equivalent) or higher with a grade of "C" or better. Must be from an accredited college (community college or 4 year institution) and college transcripts must be submitted.
• Technical Math Course through any post high school construction, electrical, or automotive trade school or program (NJATC Technical Mathematics, Tech Mathematics, etc.)
• College level "Introduction to College Algebra" or higher through a 3rd party non-accredited institution that provides ACE American Council of Education (ACE). Must pass according to ACE recommendation for earning college credit.
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) College Algebra test with American Council of Education (ACE) recommended score of 50 or higher
• High School Advanced Placement (A.P.) Credit in Precalculus, Statistics, or Calculus - Needs to show A.P. test passed with a "3" or higher and High School Credit and provide a high school transcript with a grade of "C" or better.

Must be physically qualified to meet the requirements of the job and display the aptitude, attitude and adaptability necessary for the trade.

Must be willing to work at heights and safely climb poles, ladders, structures, and equipment, as well as perform work from bucket trucks and other aerial devices.

This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less

Selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements:

• Must successfully pass the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) CAST Aptitude test.
• Selected candidates that have not already completed the CAST test or are eligible to retest will be invited to take the CAST test as part of the selection process
• Must meet the requirements of the essential job functions assessment prior to participating in any physical field evaluation.
• Must successfully pass a physical field evaluation.
• Must successfully complete an interview.

The following documents are required for application submission. Ensure all necessary documents are included. Failure to submit documents in the system by the posting close date (NOVEMBER 13, 2026) will result in disqualification of your application:

1. Resume
2. High School Diploma or transcripts or GED equivalent and score sheet.
3. Transcripts showing successful completion of one of the following:
• College level "Introduction to College Algebra" course (MAT-091 or equivalent) or higher with a grade of "C" or better. Must be from an accredited college (community college or 4 year institution) and college transcripts must be submitted.
• Technical Math Course through any post high school construction, electrical, or automotive trade school or program (NJATC Technical Mathematics, Tech Mathematics, etc.)
• College level "Introduction to College Algebra" or higher through a 3rd party non-accredited institution that provides ACE American Council of Education (ACE). Must pass according to ACE recommendation for earning college credit.
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) College Algebra test with American Council of Education (ACE) recommended score of 50 or higher
• High School Advanced Placement (A.P.) Credit in Precalculus, Statistics, or Calculus - Needs to show A.P. test passed with a "3" or higher and High School Credit and provide a high school transcript with a grade of "C" or better.
4. A COLOR copy of the front AND back of your valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), **No mechanical restrictions i.e., airbrakes.
5. Optional: Applicants who have graduated from an accredited electrical training program are encouraged to include current enrollment transcripts or certificate.

Documents must be uploaded under "additional documents" in the My Documents section of your application. If you have any difficulties, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance PRIOR to the posting close including the documents that you cannot upload. Emails after the posting close date will be considered late submittals and will not be accepted. Candidates that have previously applied must resubmit all required documents according to the directions outlined in this job posting. Additional requirements for selected candidates:

• Selected candidates must start in mid-April 2027.
• Reasonable and necessary overtime is required.
• Work under the terms and conditions of the Pre-Apprenticeship Agreement.
• If selected as a Pre-Apprentice Substation Electrician, you will need to travel to the Metro (Phoenix metro area) and State Region (regional locations throughout the state of Arizona) areas.

Additional requirements for Metro Phoenix positions:

• Successful candidates for metro locations (i.e. Phoenix Metro) must live within reasonable distance (1 hour) from assigned headquarters.
• The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.

Additional requirements for the Northern District positions:

• Successful candidates for regional locations (e.g. Northern District) must live within reasonable distance (1 hour) from assigned headquarters:
• Northern District headquarters could be in Flagstaff, AZ, Cholla (Joseph City, AZ) or Four Corners (Fruitland, NM).
• Upon completion of the Substation Electrician Apprentice Program, this position will have a retention requirement to remain in the area for which they have been hired (Northern District: Flagstaff, Joseph City, or Fruitland, NM) for a minimum of two (2) years.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person,