The Apprenticeship program is a formal training program consisting of 8 steps for Electrician and Lineman (4 years). The apprentice must pass an end-of-step review following each 6-month step to remain in the program. Apprentices will be promoted to journeymen after successfully passing the final step review.
Electrician Apprentice I, series 2810: A successful candidate in the position of an Electrician Apprentice I will, under direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician or Electrician Foreman, perform tasks which typically involve installation and adjustment (Construction) or maintenance and repair (Maintenance) of electrical equipment in Substations. The construction tasks include erection of new facilities or removal of old facilities. The maintenance tasks include routine inspection, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of facilities. Equipment serviced may be electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or electronic. Locations Available: Kent, WA; Clarkston, WA; Olympia, WA; Pacso, WA; Snohomish, WA; Spokane, WA; Vancouver, WA; Redmond, OR; Malin, OR; The Dalles, OR; Umatilla, OR. Lineman Apprentice I, series 2810: A successful candidate in the position of Lineman Apprentice I will, under direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman or Lineman Foreman, be trained to maintain and construct high voltage transmission lines throughout the Northwest. Lineman Apprentices will be trained to perform this work on wood poles and steel tower lines through 500kV alternating current (AC) and 1000kV direct current (DC). Locations Available: Grand Coulee, WA; Pasco, WA; Vancouver, WA; Eugene, OR; The Dalles, OR. Satisfactory completion of all aspects of each step including the online courses and classroom instruction is mandatory for advancement to the next step. Failure to meet program requirements contained in the Standard of Apprenticeship will result in removal from the Apprenticeship program. The Apprentice can expect to be in a travel status approximately 25% - 50% of the time to complete some of the work processes and training. The Apprentice will be paid for travel and per diem expenses, in accordance with applicable travel regulations, for expenses incurred in connection with mandatory training, including training on scheduled days off. The cost of tuition, books, and related materials will be paid by BPA. Next Apprentice class will start February 7th, 2027.
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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