Apprentice Lineworker I, II, III, IV or Journeyman

Position Summary

Under direction of a Line Crew Supervisor, performs unskilled and semiskilled line work in construction and

maintenance of the City of St. George's power system transmission and distribution lines.

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following

tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all

functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Apprentice Lineworker I, II, III, or IV

• Assists in framing and erecting overhead and underground lines and structures, stringing conductors,
  
  

and placing rubber and fiber covering on lines.

• Installs, when determined through apprenticeship to be qualified, transformers, capacitors, line
  
  

switches, and related line materials, and assists journey lineworker by lifting various tools. Lays conduit and

pulls and terminates underground high and low voltage wire cable.

• Watches and assists journey lineworker and, under close supervision, works with hot lines as a training
  
  

experience. Assists in after hours troubleshooting and maintenance of lines.

• Digs trenches; runs backhoe, boom truck, trenchers, etc.; and cleans up after completion of project.
• Responsible for progressing through four-year apprentice training program requiring training
  
  

experience, classroom, and correspondence schooling.

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Journeyman Lineworker
• Installs, removes, maintains, and repairs poles, cross arms, insulators, hardware, guys, transformer
  
  

racks, switch racks, and outdoor substation structures in connection with construction, operation, and

maintenance work on dead or energized overhead transmission and distribution lines. Works rubber

gloving high voltage up to 13,200 volts. Does hot stick work up to 138,000 volts from a bucket truck

or while climbing on pole up to 150 feet height.

• Installs, maintains, and operates underground and overhead distribution systems using rubber or
  
  

synthetic insulation material. Replaces transformers, temporary services, switching, and related items.

• Instructs and trains apprentices in all phases of overhead and underground work performed by a
  
  

journey lineworker.

• Performs switching services, paralleling, and breaking parallel of circuits in the system.
• Handles emergency calls such as power line failures, downed lines, and other emergencies which may
  
  

arise. Troubleshoots accurately and safely to get power restored in outage situation.

• Installs and removes transformers, lightning arresters, fuses, cutouts, disconnecting switches, oil and air
  
  

break switches, and other overhead line devices.

• Collects, inspects, and submits completed change notices.
• Operates light or heavy equipment related to projects, i.e., bucket truck, line truck, backhoe, wire
  
  

pulling equipment, dump truck, and phase meter.

• Locates underground power lines for Blue Stakes.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Apprentice Lineworker I, II, III, or IV

Heavy physical activity. May exert up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20-50 pounds of force

frequently. Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling,

reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling. Has to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.

Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Exposure to non-weather

related hot and cold temperatures. Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a pitch

or level sufficient to

cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. Exposure to a shaking object or surface. Exposure to

conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that ffect the respiratory

system, eyes, or skin. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under controlled safety conditions. Occasional

exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and extended work hours under emergency situations.

Journeyman Lineworker

Physical demands (strength) includes exerting up to 100 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force

frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands (movement) includes

climbing poles and trees, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering,

and feeling. Physical demands (auditory) includes talking and hearing. Physical demands (vision) includes

near and far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision. Environmental

conditions and physical surroundings includes exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused

by weather. Exposure to high voltages and other dangerous conditions. Exposure to noise, vibration,

atmospheric conditions, and confined/restricted work environments. Occasional exposure to stress as a result

of human behavior and emergency situations.

Note: Employees in this classification are required to be on periodic standby and/or respond to

emergencies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent. Some knowledge of electricity and appropriate safety

practices utilized while working with power lines and electrical apparatus.

Level II: Successful completion of 1st year requirements and testing through the Intermountain Power

Superintendents (IPSA) Examining Board. Accumulation of 2,000 hours of on-the-job work

experience performing the essential functions listed in the job description.

Level III: Successful completion of 2nd year requirements and testing through the Intermountain Power

Superintendents (IPSA) Examining Board. Accumulation of 4,000 hours of on-the-job work

experience performing the essential functions listed in the job description.

Level IV: Successful completion of 3rd year requirements and testing through the Intermountain Power

Superintendents (IPSA) Examining Board. Accumulation of 6,000 hours of on-the-job work

experience performing the essential functions listed in the job description.

Journeyman: Graduation from a Lineworker Apprentice program accredited by the Department of

Labor, Bureau of Apprentice and Training.

Certification as a Journey Lineworker through an accredited program such as IBEW or IPSA which must

be maintained throughout employment.

Licenses and/or Certifications (must be obtained within 6 months of hire):

• Must possess a valid commercial driver license (CDL). A valid Utah Commercial (CDL) Driver License
  
  

must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Apprentice I, II, or III

Knowledge Of

• Mathematics, including algebra.
  
  

Skills In

• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  
  

Ability To

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body,
  
  

such as climbing, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

• D
  
  

ig trenches and run backhoe, boom truck, trenchers, etc.

• Learn to service, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine-tune, or test machines, devices, and equipment that
  
  

operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

• Learn the materials, methods, and tools involved in the installation or repair of cables or wires used in
  
  

electrical power distribution systems.

• Learn the relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies