Working at the PUD

Lineman Apprentice
The apprentice shall be given such experience and instruction as is necessary to develop into a practical, skilled, competent craftsman in his/her classification and in so far as practicable, this will cover all branches of the trade.

On-the-job training will consist of the following but not limited to:

1. Framing and setting of poles, arms, and guys.

2. Installation of overhead conductors, insulators, switches, cutouts and protective devices.

3. Installation of underground conductors and associated switches, cutouts and protective devices.

4. Work on energized primary circuits with hot sticks.

5. Installation and removal of transformers to include underground padmount and pole mount.

6. Installation and removal of underground and overhead services.

7. Ability to read work sketches and one lines.

8. Learn to operate the different pieces of heavy equipment at the District.

9. Fault and cable locating and metering.

10. Computer training.

There is a total of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training. The apprentice is also required to attend classroom instruction for a minimum of 144 hours per year on his/her own time.