THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF ANDALUSIA

ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA

Job Announcement

Ground/Line Crew Apprentice

The Utilities Board of the City of Andalusia is accepting applications for the Ground/Line Crew Apprentice position in the Electric Department. This employee performs semi-skilled electrical work and manual labor at the apprentice level in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. The employee performs various tasks in support of electrical line workers and assists journeymen line workers in the performance of their duties. Employees are required to climb poles, working at moderate heights and, at times, working with high-tension wires under adverse weather conditions. Duties also include the operation of special-purpose line trucks and attached equipment, such as power winches, hydraulic bucket equipment, earth boring machines, and pole trailers used on heavy construction jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid drivers license as issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
• May require Commercial Drivers License Class A.
• Some experience in handling construction materials and use of hand tools.
• Experience in training in electrical distribution systems, maintenance, and construction.

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY RANGE: Based on experience and qualifications

The job includes an excellent benefits package: Alabama State Retirement, supplemental retirement plan, life insurance, medical insurance, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Interested and qualified individuals may complete an application online at www.cityofandalusia.com. Applications may be picked up, completed off-site and returned to:

CITY OF ANDALUSIA

ANDALUSIA CITY HALL

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

505 EAST THREE NOTCH STREET

ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA 36420

Qualified applicant will be hired upon final certification; however, no applications will be accepted after January 14, 2025.

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

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Tiffany Stallworth

Human Resources