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Bear Valley Electric is hiring linemen. Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. has served the Big Bear Valley since 1929. When Golden State Water Company acquired the company in 1938, it served a total of 147 customers. Today it provides electric power to approximately 23,000 customers. Bear Valley Electric serves Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, Fawnskin, Erwin Lake, Moonridge, Sugarloaf, Lake Williams, and Baldwin Lake.
Step 01. Pay
The average annual Lineman salary at Bear Valley Electric is $74,606. Medical Baseline Program is available for those who require the use of life support equipment and for certain medical conditions.
Step 02. Apprentice
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at Bear Valley Electric you will assist and learn under a Journeyman Lineman in Building and Maintaining Powerlines for various Utility Contractors. This Job also consists of working sometimes in inclement weather such as Hurricanes, Snow Storms, Tornadoes, Hard Freezes, & Fires.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Bear Valley Electric is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment
Step 04. Hiring
At Bear Valley Electric lineman require high school diploma or equivalent. Certified completion of a union or company recognized lineman apprenticeship training program. Past experience in climbing wooden power poles and working on high voltage power lines. Must possess or obtain within 6 months a valid Class A California Drivers License.
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