Apprentice Lineman

Position Summary:

The Apprentice Lineman shall adhere to safety and specification requirements while assisting, learning, and performing the construction, maintenance, or repair of the Cooperative's electric distribution system to ensure the Cooperative's Members an adequate and reliable supply of electric energy.

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Obtains directions and assignments from assigned supervisor and cooperates with them in performing the tasks assigned.
• Assists and learns all duties required for construction, maintenance, or repair of either energized or de-energized overhead and underground distribution plant.
• Complies with the proper construction safety measures and work methods.
• Learns and maintains a working knowledge of RUS specifications, the National Electric Safety code and mapping system.
• Complies with all traffic laws, rules and regulations while operating a Cooperative vehicle.
• Ensures proper care and use of Cooperative vehicles, equipment and tools. Recommends any necessary repairs or replacements to Operations Manager.
• Assist with patrolling, documenting and repair of the Cooperative's lines to meet RUS guidelines.
• Promotes and presents a positive professional image when performing his/her duties.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Attend training and/or courses relating to area of work (overnight stay may be required).
• Learns and maintains a working knowledge of the Cooperative department policies and procedures.
• Assist with duties of groundman, equipment operator and/or lineman.
• Satisfactorily progresses through the Lineman Apprenticeship Program set forth by Tri-County Electric Cooperative in a timely manner.
• Complete necessary paperwork with legible handwriting and proper grammar.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to learn and understand the principles involved and proper methods for overhead and underground distribution.
• Must be able to climb poles and work at high elevations.
• Must be able to work independently as well as a team player.
• Must have the ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet required deadlines.

Position Qualifications: Desired qualifications to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Electrical Distribution Systems degree preferred. Related work experience may substitute for education.
3. Submit to and successfully pass a physical examination and/or drug screen at any time requested by the Cooperative.
4. Must have (or acquire) and maintain up-to-date CPR and Standard First Aid Certifications.
5. Have and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with no restrictions.
6. Mandatory overtime.
7. Maintain a personal telephone service.
8. Reside within twenty-five (25) miles of the Cooperative office where reporting to work.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; and occasionally must lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Annual completion of pole top and buck truck rescues are required.

Working Conditions:

1. Inside and outside work under various weather conditions and subject to irregular hours and overtime.

2. While performing the duties of this job, this position regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions, and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. This position is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. This position is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

This position description is used to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. The description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and requirements for personnel in this position. This position description is not deemed an employment contract and does not waive the employment at-will doctrine.

Failure to fulfill the requirements of this position description, changes in economic conditions, changes in operational policies or procedures and/or other conditions or reasons can result in the elimination of this position and/or employee termination.