Apprentice Lineperson - North, Sc

Apprentice Lineperson – North 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: 08/31/22
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.

• Digging pole and anchor holes.
• Setting and aligning pole and anchors.
• Making up and installing all types of guys.
• Stringing, sagging and tying-in conductors of all sizes and types.
• Installing and connecting transformers, fuse cutouts, arrestor, switches, oil circuit reclosers and sectionalizers.
• 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.
• Loading and unloading poles, transformers, and other material.
• 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.
• Patrolling lines when required, replacing defective equipment, tightening hardware and guys and resagging secondary and services.
• Installing underground primary and secondary cables
• Installing and connecting underground transformers, switch gear, and secondary junctions.
• Learning to perform first-aid and artificial respiration and becoming familiar with pole-top rescue.
• Staying alert for all hazards that exist in the form of falls, electric shock, electric flash, falling objects and traffic.
• Keeping familiar with the use of safety equipment and always follows all safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Service work as required.
• Progression at an acceptable pace through all four levels of apprenticeship.
• Participates in safety and job training meetings.
• Participates in Annual Meeting as required.
• Is subject to on-call scheduling and over time as required.
• 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.
• Performs such other duties as required.

Competencies

• Ethical conduct
• Oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivation
• Tact and Professionalism
• Collaboration skills
• Innovation
• 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 and operate heavy equipment and exposed to loud noise.
Physical Demands
The employee will be required to walk or stand, use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; 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

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) / Ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• First Aid and CPR Certified.
• Climber qualified and bucket rescue.
• 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____________________________________________________
HR_________________________________________________________
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
Employee__________________________________ Date_____________
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
Tools and Technology
Selecting, utilizing and maintaining tools and technologies to facilitate engineering tasks.
Data Analytics
Electronic and mechanical measuring and monitoring
Electronic Communication, Telemetry, and Control
Engineering Economics/Project Management
Applies economics, analysis and project management to engineering projects
Engineering Economics and Analyses (capital budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, time value of money, discounted cash flows; depreciation and taxes)
Accounting (financial statements and overhead cost allocation - Net income statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet)
Risk, Reliability and Uncertainty
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential adverse outcomes.
Testing requirements and procedures, Capabilities and limitations of test
Uncertainty analysis
Computer modeling (e.g. load flow analysis)
Uncertainty and contingency analysis
Safety precautions and standards
System Planning
Integrates plans systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of system outputs.
Area load forecasting
Planning parameters
Construction estimation
Alternative analysis
Project prioritization
Design Engineering
Devises a system, component, or process that ensures that all likely aspects of a project or system are considered, and integrated into a whole.
Operating Parameters; Schematics and diagrams
Physical dimensions
Reliability requirements
External surface treatment
Design life
External Marking; Signage
“Design for X” (design within constraints)
Intellectual property
Contract Management
Material and Resource Management
Design, control and integration of systems
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Ensures product meets quality standards.
Corrective and preventive actions
Improving quality
Quality Assurance and Audits
Statistical process control methods
Operations and Maintenance
The setup, operation, control, maintenance and improvement of power delivery systems.
Construction Equipment and Methods
Implements construction methods and tools specific to Transmission and Distribution plants.
Field Inspections
Construction Consultation
Resource Coordination
Maintenance, Installation, and Repair
Maintains and optimizes maintenance schedules, processes, asset management plans, etc.
Maintenance planning
Asset management plans
Data and Analytics for Determination of Issues
Repair procedures