Lineman Apprentice

Lineman Apprentice

Salary

$24.04 - $38.44 Hourly

Location

126 N. St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

402-26-01

Department

Dothan Utilities

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Candidate Physical Ability Test & Written Exam: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Only if needed)

Lineman Apprentice Orientation Video:

Testing Procedure

This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical system lines, substations, and other components as an Apprentice Lineman.

Major Duties

• Completes a City of Dothan Electric Department approved apprenticeship program requirement.
• Acts as first responder to hazardous situations to ensure safe entry by other emergency response personnel; assists the Fire Department in extinguishing electrical fires.
• Assists and/or completes tasks, under the supervision and/or direction of the General Line and Service Supervisor, a Line Supervisor, Lead Lineman 1st Class, or Lineman 1st Class as part of a crew engaged in the construction, installation, repair, and/or maintenance of substations, transmission lines, underground and overhead primary distribution and secondary electrical lines, transformers, poles, and/or fiber optic cable.
• Monitors work area to ensure the safety of crewmembers, the public, equipment, and other property.
• Gathers materials and equipment as directed by the General Line and Service Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Lead Lineman 1st Class, work orders, crew members, and/or engineer's drawings for the construction and/or installation of improvements and/or changes to the electric system; notifies warehouse personnel of materials to be utilized.
• Assists in installing system coordination and protection devices.
• Assists in completing daily logbooks; completes work orders by tracking all material and equipment utilized and recording meter number and reading.
• Responds to after-hours outages and/or other incidents as scheduled, required, or determined necessary.
• Responds to emergencies during inclement weather and/or so deemed events.
• Performs related duties as deemed necessary and required by the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of electrical theory and principles.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards and practices.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.
• Skill in learning to operate and use a variety of job-related tools and equipment, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, etc.
• Skill in problem solving and trouble shooting.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Line Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include OSHA regulations, the APPA Safety Manual, electrical theory, the city personnel handbook, the National Electric Safety Code, the National Electric Code, the municipal code, ALDOT requirements, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied technical duties. Working with electrified equipment, at elevated heights, in heavy traffic, and in inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the electric utility system as an Apprentice Lineman.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, contractors, business representatives, vendors, customers, and members of the public.
• Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs poles and ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell and hearing.
• The work is typically performed outdoors or at other department facilities, or outdoors, occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and electrical hazards, and sometimes works in enclosed spaces. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and specialty equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education (CHEA); and
• Certificate of completion of Pre-Apprentice Electrical Lineworker or Electrical Vocation High School program; or
• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an Associate's degree in Science or Electrical Theory/Technology.
• An accredited agency is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER:

Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s). [See condition(s) for details.]

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid operator's driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

• Employees are required to successfully complete the Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program within four (4) years of date of employment/promotion/transfer/ demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)

• Employees are required to obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)

• In accordance with industry standards in terms of bucket truck operations, an employee in this position must weigh 275 pounds or less.

• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.

• An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.

• Personnel Rule 8.325, Lines of Progression, requires individuals entering this position either through appointment, promotion, demotion, or transfer to enter at the minimum level of the pay plan, Step One (1). (PBA 08-14-89)

• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)

• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise of 20% of the final grade. This physical ability test will comprise 60% of the final grade. The written exam will comprise the other 20% of the final grade.

The physical ability test and written examination are scheduled for Tuesday July 14, 2026 and Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Only if needed). See the attached link in the job announcement for ability test information.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the written exam. You MUST self-schedule online or you will not be allowed to take the test.

The content areas of the written examination, for the position of Lineman Apprentice, include the following:

Understand Oral Information

Understand Written Material

Numerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Electrical Principles & Practices

Electrical Tools

Equipment & Materials

Occupational Safety

You will be allowed 1 hour and 45 minutes for completion of the examination. Once the examination begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination.

NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year

• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected

• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees

• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders

• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account

• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses

Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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Supplemental Questions: This information will be used to determine your placement on the employment register and if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting. Therefore, please give detailed descriptions of your job duties. You must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application and the Supplemental Questions. Answer all questions as accurately and with as much detail as possible. Some questions request an explanation to support a "yes" answer. Your explanation should contain experience, education, etc., to show that you do possess whatever skill, knowledge or experience being addressed in the question. Employment and volunteer experiences used to answer any of the questions below must be listed on your application. If you use military experience to meet the experience requirements, do not give dates of your entire tour of duty, rather, you should indicate on your employment application, the month and year you began performing these duties and the month and year you stopped.

• I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents by the closing date of this advertisement.

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education? Your education MUST be listed in the education section of your application in order to receive credit.

• None
• High School Diploma / GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Check any that apply to you and provide a copy. In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by the closing date of this advertisement. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N. St. Andrews St., Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

• Associates Degree in Science.
• Associates Degree in Electrical Theory
• Associates Degree in Electrical Technology
• Certificate of satisfactory completion of Pre-Apprentice Electrical Line-worker program
• Certificate of satisfactory completion from an Electrical Vocation High School program
• None / Not Applicable

04

If you checked any of the above, list the program name, completion date, and name and address of school where completed. If not applicable, list "N/A". Example: Wallace College Dothan, AL 36303 May 2000 Pre-Apprentice Electrical Lineworker program Remember: In order to receive credit and continue in the process, you must submit a current copy of your certification by the closing date of this advertisement.

05

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience as a lineman or lineman apprentice?

• No experience
• 0 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years

06

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. Do NOT list "See Resume."

07

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. Do NOT list "See Resume."

08

Check each of the following that you have electrical work experience: In order to receive credit, each employer must be listed in your application.

• Dothan Utilities Electric Division
• Electrical Contractor
• Private, Municipal, or Cooperative Electric Utility
• Other - explain below
• No experience

09

If you checked "Other" in the above question, list the employer name and address. In order to receive credit, each employer must be listed in the work history section of your application.

10

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. Do NOT list "See Resume."

11

In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

12

This is to certify that I have read and understand the 30-minute reporting requirement Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form for this position with the City of Dothan, Alabama.

Click here to view form. Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

• I Agree/Understand
• I Disagree

13

Are you willing to work in an outdoor environment with constant exposure to varying weather conditions, high and low temperatures, electrical hazards, confined spaces, dirt, dust, and fumes, and around hazardous machinery?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing to climb poles and work at various heights (up to 120ft.) with high voltage wires and related equipment?

• Yes
• No

15

In accordance with industry standards in terms of bucket truck operations, an employee in this position must weigh 275 pounds or less. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes, I weigh 275 or less.
• No, I weigh more than 275.

16

Do you have a valid operator drivers license and an acceptable driving record?

Click here to view the City of Dothans Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Yes
• No

17

Do you currently possess a State of Alabama issued CDL?

• Yes
• No

18

If yes, please indicate which Class of CDL you possess. If no, please indicate by "N/A"

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• N/A

19

Do you possess a State issued CDL other than Alabama?

• Yes
• No

20

If yes, please indicate which State, Class, and expiration date. If no, please list "N/A". Ex. GA 1234567; Class E; 10-05-2010

21

This is to certify that I have read and understand the Certification of Understanding & CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Transfer Form for this position with the City of Dothan, Alabama.

Click here to view form.

Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

• I Agree/Understand
• I Disagree

22

This position requires successful completion of the Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program within four (4) years of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

23

This is to certify that I have read and understand the Lineman Apprentice Program Condition of Employment Form with the City of Dothan, Alabama.

Click here to view form.

Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

• I agree
• I disagree

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This position requires both a written examination and physical agility test which will be administered Tuesday July 14, 2026 and Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Only if needed). If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be emailed an invitation to self schedule for the written exam. You MUST self-schedule by the deadline in order to take the physical ability test exam.

• I understand and I WILL SELF-SCHEDULE by the deadline in order to take the written exam for this position.
• I will not self-schedule therefore I will NOT be allowed to test and I will not be considered for this position.

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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I WILL NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Personnel/Human Resources office at (334) 615-3180 for assistance.

• Yes, I Understand

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Note: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete employment information to include the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaire.

• I understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

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Personnel Use Only

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Employer City of Dothan

Address 126 North Saint Andrews Street

Room 116

Dothan, Alabama, 36303

Phone 334.615.3180

Website http://www.dothan.org