Lineman 1 is the entry level class for this skilled electrical trade. Under close supervision incumbents learn and perform basic aspects of the trade and learn how to work with energized high voltage distribution or transmission line voltages, while assisting Lineman with the construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission system.

1. Learn and assist with performing the construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission system. 
2. Learn and assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment.
3. Learn and observe proper safety precautions, particularly when working on or near energized circuits and with hazardous chemicals.
4. Dig pole and anchor holes. Load and unload, remove and install, and transport framing poles. Set transformers and pull underground primary and secondary conductors.
5. Assist Lineman with performing distribution switching, documentation and mapping information, and perform other related duties as assigned.
6. This class is distinguished from the Lineman in that the latter is competent to perform the full range of skilled duties.
7. High school diploma or GED are required for this position.
8. This position will require 100% travel.

Abilities:

1. Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
2. Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
3. Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
4. Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
5. Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
6. May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
7. Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
10. See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
11. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.