Apprentice Equipment Operator

Florence Electricity Department (FED) is a municipal utility providing electric service to the Florence, AL/Lauderdale County area. FED offers a customer service-driven environment to provide high quality, low cost, safe, and reliable electric service to our customers.

The Apprentice Equipment Operator works under the direct supervision of a Line Foreman. An apprentice is in active training to learn the safe operation of line trucks, wire-stringing trucks, hole-digging equipment, and other equipment used in the performance of line work. Performs Groundman duties when not operating equipment.

1. Assists line crews with preparations for constructing poles and electric lines by loading/unloading trucks, moving materials, setting barricades, talking with the public, and using required tools, while following all safety rules and policies.
2. Operates line trucks, hole-digging equipment, wire-stringing equipment, and other vehicles, tools, and equipment normally associated with the electric utility industry.
3. Operates boom around energized power lines.
4. Responsible for ensuring line truck is in proper operating condition and informs Garage personnel of any problems with the operation of equipment.
5. Performs Groundman duties when not operating equipment.
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
7. Performs other duties as assigned by Foreman.

1. High school graduate or GED
2. Valid Unrestricted Commercial Class "A" Driver's License, or must obtain a commercial license within six (6) months of employment.

1. Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics, rating, and intended uses for all equipment used in electrical line construction and maintenance work.
2. Thorough knowledge of operators' manuals furnished with equipment in the performance of the job.
3. Thorough knowledge of the Department's rules, regulations, and guidelines for the operation of special equipment.
4. Ability to perform Groundman duties.
5. Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles and equipment necessary to perform work.
6. Knowledge of tools, equipment, and vehicles required to perform Equipment Operator work.
7. Ability to maintain good public and employee relations and respect customers' property.
8. Be able to work overtime and be available for emergency work and standby duty.
9. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
10. Ability to communicate verbally by radio, telephone, and in person and write legibly.
11. Must live within 30 miles of the Electricity Department Warehouse.

Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations):

1. Be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift up to 100 lbs as necessary to perform assigned duties.
2. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
3. Must be able to drive vehicles and operate equipment.

Equipment/Tools Used:
Line truck, wire-stringing equipment, hole-digging equipment, two-way radio

Additional Note:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the Department's business needs and assigned by the Manager. All employees in pursuit of their job duties should demonstrate the behaviors of the FED Mission & Vision.

Applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days for similar job postings.

The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary : $51,603