First Year Apprentice Lineworker

Position Overview:

Tullahoma Utilities Authority (TUA) is now hiring a First-Year Apprentice Lineworker to join our Electric Department. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the electric utility industry while serving the community you live in. At TUA, we take pride in our commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering reliable service to over 11,000 electric customers.

As a First-Year Apprentice Lineworker, you will learn the essential skills of electric line construction and maintenance under the supervision of experienced lineworkers. This position is part of TUA’s structured apprenticeship program, designed to build your knowledge, technical ability, and leadership skills year by year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.

• Learn and follow all safety practices and TUA operating procedures.

• Operate equipment and tools commonly used in the electric line trade.

• Perform ground work including setting poles, pulling cable, and maintaining tools and materials.

• Participate in required training courses and on-the-job instruction to progress through the apprenticeship program.

• Respond to outages and emergencies as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Demonstrate growth in technical knowledge, safety practices, and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid Class D driver’s license; must obtain Class A CDL within 12 months of hire.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

• Strong commitment to safety and learning.

• Willingness to be on-call and work irregular hours during outages or emergencies.

• Must live within 20 minutes of the TUA Service Center or relocate within 6 months of hire (per TUA residency policy).

• Be an Ideal Team Player (Humble, Hungry, and Smart)

• Uphold TUA’s core values of customer focus, integrity, innovation, safety, and dedication

Comments:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. TUA reserves the right to revise or change the job responsibilities as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

FLSA STATUS :

Non-Exempt

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. Employees work a 9/80 schedule, allowing for every other Friday off. Availability for after-hours work during outages and emergencies is required.

The candidate will be required to submit to a physical examination, pre-employment drug testing, and a background examination. TUA is a drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer. Employee will be subject to random Drug and Alcohol Tests per company policy.

Please apply at the Tullahoma Utilities Authority office located at 901 S. Jackson Street between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, weekdays or email application to