Apprentice Lineperson - Aiken, Sc

Apprentice Lineperson - Aiken District

Job Title: Apprentice Lineperson

Salary Grade/Level: I-5, II-6, III & IV-9

Department: Operations

Reports To: Crew Chief or as assigned

Date: 12/30/2010

Revised: 08/31/2022

Revised: 07/13/2023  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Serves as an apprentice to a lineman by constructing, replacing, and maintaining electric distribution lines, structures, and equipment.  Actively engages in apprentice program acquiring First Class lineman qualification and skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Digging pole and anchor holes.
2. Setting and aligning pole and anchors.
3. Making up and installing all types of guys.
4. Stringing, sagging, and tying-in conductors of all sizes and types.
5. Installing and connecting transformers, fuse cutouts, arrestor, switches, oil circuit reclosers, and sectionalizers.
6. Framing and installing pole assemblies, on the ground or in the air, performing work in a trainee capacity in the construction, maintenance operations, and retirement of electric distribution system, all in accordance with RUS specifications.
7. Loading and unloading poles, transformers, and other material.
8. Assisting in splicing broken conductors, resagging broken lines, replacing damaged electrical apparatus and facilities, and performing other construction retirements, and operation and maintenance work, as required.
9. Patrolling lines when required, replacing defective equipment, tightening hardware and guys, and resagging secondary and services.
10. Installing underground primary and secondary cables
11. Installing and connecting underground transformers, switch gear, and secondary junctions.
12. Learning to perform first-aid and artificial respiration, and becoming familiar with pole-top rescue.
13. Staying alert for all hazards that exist in the form of falls, electric shock, electric flash, falling objects, and traffic.
14. Keeping familiar with the use of safety equipment and always follows all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
15. Service work as required.
16. Progression at an acceptable pace through all four levels of apprenticeship.
17. Participates in safety and job training meetings.
18. Participates in Annual Meeting as required.
19. Is subject to on-call scheduling and over time as required.
20. Establishes and maintains contacts and relationships for the purpose of coordination and communication with internal customers, external customers, government agencies, and the general public as appropriate. 
21. Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

1. Ethical conduct
2. Oral and written communication skills
3. Self-motivation
4. Tact and Professionalism
5. Collaboration skills
6. Innovation
7. Accuracy

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The employee will be working during inclement/extreme weather conditions - heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, high winds, day, and night.  The employee will be exposed to energized electrical lines, operate heavy equipment, and be exposed to loud noise.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to walk or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Two-year technical degree with required specialized training (live-line school, underground and overhead school).
2. Knowledge of RUS construction specifications.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid Driver's License.
2. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) / Ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
3. First Aid and CPR Certified.
4. Climber qualified and bucket rescue.
5. Legally eligible to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice.  All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting.  Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned

Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager____________________________________________________

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NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies

Core Competencies
The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise.

Business Acumen
Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one's own job performance

Cooperative Principles and Practices
Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model

Industry Principles and Concepts
Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry

Business Fundamentals
Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice

Technical Credibility
Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility

Political Savvy
Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics

Resource Management
Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals

Service and Community Orientation
Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders

Technology Management
Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals

Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance

Accountability and Dependability
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

Business Etiquette
Maintains a professional presence in business settings

Ethics and Integrity
Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner

Safety Focus
Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices

Self-Management
Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals

Self-Awareness / Continual Learning
Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement

Interactions with Others
Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect

Collaboration/Engagement
Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals

Interpersonal Skills
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect

Communication
Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others

Negotiation and Conflict Management
Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner

Cooperation and Teamwork
Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals

Diversity Awareness
Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences

Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions

Initiative
Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference

Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions

Innovation/Creativity
Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches

Resourceful/Achievement Oriented
Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results

Flexibility
Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES
Deals with technical operation, design and utilization of the electric power system and the myriad of connected devices and systems.

Engineering Practice
Applies engineering principles and practices

Mathematics and Science
Applies scientific knowledge, logic and calculations to planning, design, and solving practical problems

Computation, Measurement, Estimation, and Application

Natural Science

Engineering Science

Technical Breadth and Depth

Professional Ethics
Displaying strong engineering ethics by evaluating and applying the merits, risks, and social concerns of activities in engineering

Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies)

Conflicts of interest

Legal and Public Policy Considerations
Complies with federal, and international laws and regulations that impact engineering

Agreements and contract law

Professional liability

Public protection issues (e.g., licensing boards)

Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents)

Private, industrial and public engineering practices

Applicable construction and manufacturing laws, regulations, standards and codes (e.g. OSHA regulations, MSHA mining regulations, Fire code of the National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Code, International Building Code, etc.)

National, state, local, and global requirements

Plans, specifications, and construction contract provisions

Planning and Design
Devises a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

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