The CTAE Department would like to begin recruiting high school seniors for the Electrical Lineworker position at Georgia Power. Please invite all of the interested students, as well as, students that you know can benefit from this employment opportunity after graduation for a presentation by the Georgia Power Workforce Development Specialist. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me via email at dewayne.martin@clayton.k12.ga.us or call at 470-514-6468.
Informational Session:
Date: Tuesday, October 3
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Mount Zion High School
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/MZHSGAPower
Program Details:
Pay: This is a paid internship: $15.00/hour (there is no overtime or mileage reimbursement).
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks, with a preferred start time in June 2024.
Schedule: Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (may vary based on work location and team).
Work Location: TBD – will be based on the candidate's home location. Note: there will be a reporting location, but the student will ride with crew members to various work locations daily. The student should be prepared to be out with crews most days and return to the office location by 3:30. Every aspect of the internship will be closely supervised and evaluated by a full-time Georgia Power employee.
Dress Code: Steel toe work boots & appropriate jeans and shirt – 100% cotton or natural fiber. Additional fire-retardant gear & other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (All will be provided)
Job Scope:
Develop a general knowledge of power lines construction standards
Work with crews daily doing basic work activities
Use basic hand tools: shovel, cant hook, post hole diggers, and other basic tools
Help prepare overhead and underground materials for installation
Assist with power outage restoration if they occur during scheduled work hours
Interact with customers while in the field with various teams (Lineworker, Transmission, Metering or Network Underground)
Time designated for CAST (Construction and Skills Trade test) prep and soft skills training
Student Worker Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older. If less than 18 years old a consent form must be signed by a legal guardian or parent (sent upon request)
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Responsible individual with reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations
Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all conditions
Must pass pre-employment screenings (drug testing, criminal background check, and physical)
Must be drug free and follow safety protocol if prescription drug(s) are required
Ability to comprehend basic safety rules and not be afraid to ask questions
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to take the initiative and follow instructions
Have an interest and aptitude in linework & other essential jobs in Power Delivery or Shared Services
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