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Skilled Craft & Trade Careers
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Where Can a Skilled Trade Career Take You?
Evergy is a complex and fascinating company that requires many people in many different roles to provide reliable, sustainable and affordable energy to our customers. Our skilled craft and trade jobs are the backbone of our operations, working in the field, at our generation plants, and out of our substations to keep equipment and processes running safely and efficiently.
What Does a Lineman Do?
An Evergy lineman plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical power systems and ensuring reliable service for communities. Our highly skilled crews handle the installation, inspection and maintenance of power lines and utility poles, working at heights to keep electricity flowing safely. Whether responding to outages or performing routine system upgrades, Evergy linemen are committed to delivering dependable energy solutions while prioritizing safety and efficiency.
Interested in Becoming a Lineman? Here are the First Steps:
- Earn a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of algebra as math skills are essential for electrical work
- Pass an aptitude test to demonstrate your ability to handle technical tasks
- Obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to be able to operate bucket trucks and other specialized vehicles
- Attend a trade school or lineman training program that will provide hands-on experience and foundational knowledge
- Complete Evergy’s apprenticeship program to gain real-world training under experienced professionals
- Obtain necessary certifications including, but not limited to, OSHA safety training, first aid, and electrical certifications
- Develop physical fitness and climbing skills to be able to work at the heights and challenging conditions linemen often face
Email [email protected] to get information about the next lineman prequalification camp.
Skilled Craft & Trade Job Areas
Generation
Generation roles are vital in producing safe, reliable electricity from a variety of sources. Whether you're optimizing plant performance, overseeing critical equipment, or driving innovation in energy technologies, a career in generation puts you at the heart of the energy transformation.
Nuclear
Our nuclear generation teams at Wolf Creek work to deliver clean, reliable energy around the clock. From operations and safety systems to advanced technology, every detail is managed with a deep commitment to excellence and sustainability from our power generating station in Burlington, Kansas.
Operations Support
The teams supporting Evergy’s operations are the unsung heroes that keep everything running smoothly. Fleet and facilities management, supply chain operations, and many other teams ensure safe, efficient and compliant environments for our employees, equipment and vehicles alike. If you take pride in keeping the lights on behind the scenes, this is where your expertise truly shines.
Transmission & Distribution
Keeping power moving safely and efficiently across vast distances, transmission and distribution professionals are the vital link between energy generation and the communities we serve. Whether you're maintaining high-voltage lines, operating substations, or upgrading the grid with smart technologies, your work ensures reliable power reaches every corner.
EEI Skills Testing
Edison Electric Institute (EEI) provides online practice tests to help reduce testing anxiety for the following positions:
- Clerical support and administrative positions (SASS)
- Construction and skilled trades, apprentice, fleet services, shop helper, auto mechanic positions (CAST)
- System operator, power dispatching, distribution dispatcher positions (SO/PD II)
- Technician, general design positions (TECH)
- Power plant helper, operator positions (POSS)
- Power plant maintenance positions (MASS)
Use the user name "test" and password "evergy" to log in
Access Testing
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