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Line Maintainer Apprenticeship

SHARP for Line Maintainers Steps in the Hiring Process:

1. Attend SHARP orientation,
2. Pass TABE & Bennett assessments:
• TABE passing grade = 10.0
• Bennett passing grade = 47
• FCCJ gives both tests regularly.
• JEA accepts scores from tests taken within the past two years.
• Call FCCJ at (904) 632-5020 to schedule appointment.
3. Apply on-line at www.jea.com prior to the close date,
4. Pass Physical Agilities tests,
5. Attend and complete Line Maintainer climbing school,
6. Background Screening completed,
   (criminal, employment, driver’s license)
7. Candidate goes on Eligibility List. Veteran’s preference applies,
8. Selection According to Civil Service Rules & Regulations.
9. Conditional offer pending screening results,
10. Physical / Substance abuse screening,
11. Apprentice hired.

More about JEA Line Maintainers and SHARP:

1. What do JEA Line Maintainers do?
2. What abilities must a JEA Line Maintainer apprentice/Line Maintainer have?
3. Does JEA supply tools?
4. How much money will I make as a Line Maintainer apprentice and how long does the program last?
5. How much money can I make upon successfully completing SHARP and being hired?

What do JEA Line Maintainers do?

• Handling, setting and framing for installation of poles
• Climbing poles
• Conduit and cable Installation overhead and underground
• Underground manholes, duct banks, street lighting overhead and underground
• Overhead and underground equipment troubleshooting
• Customer property restoration
  

What abilities must a JEA Line Maintainer apprentice/Line Maintainer have?

• Physical ability
• Must be able to work in the heat and cold
• Must be able to work day or night
• Mental ability
• Must be able to focus
• Dependability
• Must be available to be on call
• Avoid un-scheduled leave
  

Does JEA supply tools?
Yes. JEA will provide:

• Climbing Gear
• Hand Tools
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Gloves/sleeves
• Nomex shirts
• Safety glasses (prescription)
• Safety Boots
• Hardhat
  

How much money will I make as a Line Maintainer apprentice and how long does the program last?

• Apprentices start at $16.93 per hour
• Year 1
• Step 1-$16.93
• Step 2-$17.78 ($36,982/YR)
• Year 2
• Step 3-$19.22
• Setp 4-$20.18 ($41,974/YR)
• Year 3
• Step 5-$21.19
• Step 6-$22.25 ($46,280/YR)
• Year 4
• Step 7-$23.36
• Step 8-$24.52 ($51,022/YR)

How much money can I make upon successfully completing SHARP and being hired?

• Journeyman start at $31.60 per hour