Job Description

Job Description

Job Classification:  Non-Exempt, Full-time

Reporting Relationship: Crew Chief

Primary Accountability:

The Apprentice Lineman is responsible for carrying out technical work in constructing and maintaining electric lines, devices and special equipment. This position is also responsible for clearing the right-of way, restoring power during line interruptions and making all types of poly-phase transformer installations.

Major Duties:

• Constructs and maintains energized and de-energized electric lines and facilities, devices and special equipment.
• Uses vehicles, special aerial and hydraulic equipment, as well as power tools on a regular basis.
• Maintains efficient distribution during work processes by switching and sectionalizing lines.
• Directs the crew personnel as assigned by the Crew Chief.
• Installs, connects, and operates fuse cutouts, arresters, switches, regulators, oil circuit re-closers, transformers and other common line devices.
• Observes and follows all safety rules, practices and standards.
• Frames and installs various pole top assemblies on the ground and in the air.
• Strings, armor-rods, sags, and ties in conductors of all types and sizes on poles and structures. 
• Operates the assigned transportation equipment, tools and machinery in a proper and safe manner. 
• Participates in job training, safety meetings and the annual Cooperative meeting, as required. 
• Works the scheduled standby duty, as requested. 
• Loads and unloads poles, transformers and other material, as necessary.
• Advises foreman of the maintenance needs on tools, vehicles and other equipment, as well as assists with repairs, as necessary. 
• Installs security lights and related equipment, as needed. 
• Installs and maintains large power transformer banks. 
• Performs duties required in the Apprentice Lineman Training Program, as established in the programs guidelines. 
• Assists in the installation of metering equipment. 
• Installs gin poles, blocks and other rigging equipment.
• Assists in digging pole holes and anchor holes, installing anchors, as well as setting and aligning poles.
• Makes up and installs guys.
• Reads and interprets maps, staking sheets, specifications, blueprints and diagrams.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Crew Chief.

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or GED is required.

· Must be or be able to obtain a Class A certified driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

· Completion of classes from a vocational technical school is preferred.

· Knowledge of RUS standard construction and maintenance specifications and regulations.

· Knowledge of the Cooperative’s geographical layout of the distribution system.

· Understanding and the ability to utilize business English, spelling and arithmetic.

· Ability to learn all of the personnel policies, in-house policies, and all other policies and procedures required.

· Ability to maintain accurate records and develop reports, sketches and drawings.

· Ability to operate with a thorough knowledge of all safety rules and regulations regarding the electric line equipment, tools and vehicles.

· Ability to operate with a thorough knowledge of all connections, installations and conversions of all of the assemblies of RUS type systems.

· Ability to operate with considerable knowledge of the Cooperative's construction and maintenance needs, interpretation of diagrams, sketches, reports and other engineering plans.

· Ability to operate with knowledge of the Cooperative's policies, rules and regulations, tariffs, rates and right-of-way easements.

· Ability to climb and perform line work on poles.

· Ability to build and maintain positive public relations for the Cooperative.

· Ability to demonstrate a personality which is pleasant, cooperative and mature.

· Ability to work nights and weekends, as required on an intermittent basis.

· Ability to diagnose line faults, sectionalize faults and make repairs needed to restore power.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to walk, climb tall poles and stand to a significant degree.

· Ability to stand, lift, carry, push, pull, balance, stoop, reach, handle, talk, hear, see, grasp, move head and neck and movement across mid-line.

· Ability to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

· Finger dexterity, manual dexterity, alertness, precision, form perception, motor coordination, auditory discrimination and tactile discrimination.

Work Environment:

• Outside/outdoor environment includes extreme hot and cold temperature, as well as wet and/or humid weather conditions.
• Mechanical or electrical burn and chemical hazards possible with moderate risk of injury.
• Minimal possibility of exposure to toxic wastes.
• Frequently stressful atmosphere with long or irregular hours.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

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