This position is the culmination of an extended training period planned to develop a competent craftsperson who can provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system. The Journeyman Lineman should provide supervision to and assist Apprentice Line people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interprets company policies and methods and develops specific operating procedures.

• To provide the customers with a reliable electric distribution system.

• To determine the problem and restore the distribution system following interruptions of any kind.

• To provide office employees with paperwork as necessary to complete timely billing, payroll, material control, etc.

• To assist in providing safe work sites for employees and customers.

• To treat all customers with respect and dignity.

• Restores quickly and efficiently electric service and other services supplied by UDWI-REMC.

• Looks for efficiencies and reports problems that hinder the efficient completion of work.

• Participates in monthly safety meetings.

• Follows policies and procedures and seeks input when information is unclear, inadequate, or requires interpretation.

• Completes any necessary paperwork accurately and timely for office operations.

• Studies, learns, and complies with all safety practices, procedures, instructions.

• Operate vehicles as directed obeying all safety.

• Cuts right-of-way, trims trees, sprays and chips brush if needed to restore service.

• Performs routine equipment maintenance.

• Loads and unloads material and equipment and checks that line trucks are kept stocked with sufficient inventory of supplies to make emergency repairs.

• Returns all job locations to a neat, safe condition following completion of work removing all cartons and discarded materials.

• Operates radio communications equipment, abiding by the Federal Communications Commission's Rules & Regulations.

• Refrains self and others from using profane language, obscene actions, or any other negative behavior that would reflect unfavorably upon UDWI-REMC.

• Reviews daily work schedules and orally confirms the understanding of the assigned work.

• Attends and participates in Annual Meeting as required or directed.

• Performs other work of this or any other classification requiring equal or lesser skills when assigned by supervisor.

• Reads meters as needed.

• Assumes responsibility for on-call work.

• Perform any of the duties of the previously described.

• Possesses and uses the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all phases of line work, including the construction, operation and maintenance of the distribution and transmission systems.

• Instructs Apprentice Linemen during various phases of their training.

• Sets a positive example of safe practices for others.

• Follows cooperative procedures and sees that job-related records, reports, and other paperwork are correct, complete, and on time.

• Maintains currency and ability to perform first aid and artificial respiration and pole top resuscitation.

• Remains a competent craftsperson by keeping skills and knowledge current.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High School graduate or GED.

• Must hold a commercial driver’s license.

• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Has the ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner in the workplace and while representing the cooperative away from the office.

• Successfully completed a certified journeyperson lineperson program.

• Observe all safety rules and regulations adopted by REMC.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Works outside with great physical exertion requiring upper body strength and stamina. Frequently climbs poles and is exposed to the risk of high precarious places up to 55 feet or more, installing line materials and equipment such as transformers, re closures, cutouts, insulators, etc. And often works in awkward positions requiring lover body strength. Occasionally will stoop or bend to perform maintenance on a service or primary installation. Will lift material and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Will individually or with assistance pull or frequently lift materials, tools and weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift pouch conductors from pole to pole.

• Must be certified and able to perform bucket, pole top rescue, first aid and CPR. Shovels dirt and works around noisy construction machinery and equipment and visually inspects work for safe connections and standards design. Works on uneven terrain in areas along and of road rights-of-way often encountering vehicular traffic. Will frequently work with or near energized lines (normally in voltage classes of 7.2 KV to 12.47 KV) and equipment requiring safe work habits and performed in accordance Ed with established work procedures and specifications to avoid electric shock and injury. Frequently sits in a line truck to drive or ride to various line sites.

• At risk to exposure of blood borne pathogens. May be able to operate equipment including, but not limited to digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, chain saws and any other construction or maintenance-related equipment. Will be exposed to chemical sprays used to clear right-of-way.

• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with DOT regulations and UDWI-REMC policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.