Lineman Apprentice

Job ID: 518700 Location: , Regular/Temporary: External - Posting Description Lineman Apprentice - 518700 Organization: Generation Projects and Fleet Services Department: Transmission Line Construction Work Location: Tennessee Valley Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position Posting Open: 9/4/2026 Posting Close: 9/6/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: $62,895 Anticipated class start date April 2027 To be Considered for this position qualified candidates will be required to complete ETA Testing October 2026 and TVPPA Climbing School November or December 2026 Duties Assists the journeyman lineman in simple functions connected with servicing and maintaining transmission and distribution lines, telephone circuits and signal circuits. As his/her experience and ability increase, the work will be varied to include more responsible phases of line work. It is his/her duty and responsibility to observe all safety regulations and protect his/her fellow employees and the public from hazardous conditions under his control. He/she is required to complete satisfactorily certain technical and non-technical related training. Qualifications a) Some previous experience in electrical work is desirable and the ability to qualify for additional responsibility and further training. b) The incumbent should be a high school graduate or its equivalent and have attained a satisfactory test score to qualify for the lineman apprenticeship program. Supervision Received Supervisor gives detailed instructions on work to be performed and checks completed work. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). How to Claim Vet Preference If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. How to Submit Documentation: Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. Email documents to careers@tva.gov More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.