Pre-Apprentice Lineman

APS has opportunities in the Pre-Apprentice Lineman program for candidates pursuing the Lineman Apprenticeship. The Pre-Apprentice will assist Journeymen Linemen with various tasks including rigging, operate hydraulic tools, operate boom truck & forklift, run parts, assist on the ground, drive bucket trucks, install poles, trenches and working in confined spaces. They will rotate to various areas within the organization to gain experience in their field. Note: Pre-Apprentice Lineman opportunities are available for Phoenix Metro, Casa Grande, and Yuma. We strongly recommend printing this posting for future reference. Responsibilities The Pre-Apprentice will assist Journeymen Linemen with various tasks including rigging, operate hydraulic tools, operate boom truck & forklift, run parts, assist on the ground, drive bucket trucks, install poles, trenches and working in confined spaces. They will rotate to various areas within the organization to gain experience in their field. Key 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 Selection Process 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. Required Documents Resume High School Diploma and transcripts or GED equivalent and score sheet 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. A COLOR copy of the front AND back of your valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) **No mechanical restrictions i.e., airbrakes. Optional : Applicants who have graduated from an accredited electrical training program are encouraged to include current enrollment transcripts or certificate Additional Requirements for Selected Candidates for All Positions 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. 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 Casa Grande and Yuma positions Successful candidates for regional locations (e.g. Casa Grande & Yuma ) must live within reasonable distance (1 hour) from assigned headquarters: Casa Grande headquarters located at 50 N. Brown Ave. Casa Grande, AZ Yuma headquarters located at 6700 E. 30th St. Yuma, AZ Upon completion of the Lineman Apprentice Program, this position will have a retention requirement to remain in the area for which they have been hired (Casa Grande & Yuma) 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, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace. Testing Information Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE. A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered. A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered. A hands-on skills test will be administered. A physical ability test will be administered. E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information. Role Type Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need. Eligibility Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty-five (45) minutes for State Region locations. Failure to accept a job offer due to the reasonable distance requirement specific to the position will be counted toward the bid restriction as described in Article 13, Section 11 For jobs in departments (System, Reliability, Hotstick) that require the majority of the work be performed out-of-town and as such, employees/crews are not required to report to the established headquarters unless directed by Leadership; the reasonable distance requirement will be waived*. *This will not apply to Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians Nearest Major Market: Phoenix Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Nuclear, Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona Public Service Co.