The Lineworker, Cable Splicer, and Electrician Constructor Apprenticeships at Seattle City Light are four-year training programs. In addition, lineworker apprentices must complete a 6 month Lineworker Pre-Apprentice Program. During this time pre-apprentices are temporary employees and will be required to satisfy several requirements to show progress in ability to do the job. Once these tests are passed, the pre-apprentice becomes a lineworker apprentice and a regular employee of Seattle City Light. Pre-Apprentices become full lineworker apprentices upon successful completion of the Graduation Physical Fitness, Skills and Pole Climbing Tests.
New apprentices are probationary employees for one year.
Documented proof may be required. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program or job termination. You do not need to know how to answer lineworker level questions but you will have to show the potential to learn material. You must score competitively on this test to continue in the application process. Some of the candidates will continue on to the mechanical aptitude test and the physical test.