Apprentice Lineman

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Northcentral Electric Cooperative

Job Description
Apprentice Lineman

I. Introduction:

The main objective of this position is to provide support for the Lineman position and learn the lineman’s position in order to manage the construction, maintenance, and operations of the electric/fiber optic distribution system. Promote a safe work environment and a culture of safe work practices and behaviors.

II. Supervisor: Line Foreman/Lineman

III. Knowledge/Education Requirements:

A. High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification minimum.
B. Completed an approved Lineman Training Program preferred.
C. Must learn safe construction and maintenance of overhead/underground electrical distribution lines and substations including the installation of meters, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, sectionalizers and oil circuit reclosers.
D. Must learn safe construction and maintenance of fiber optic lines including standard construction, self-supported ADSS, and the hazards present in the power space of joint-use poles and structures.
E. Must learn RUS construction specifications and the National Electric Safety Code.
F. Must learn the proper and safe use of the tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, both energized and de-energized. Must have thorough knowledge of first aid applications, CPR, and pole/bucket rescue procedures.
G. Must have class “A” commercial driver’s license or permit.
H. Must learn the following skills: pole climbing; using lineman tools while working on a pole; bucket truck operation; gloving techniques; installation of materials, apparatus and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of electric/fiber distribution lines, substations, and service to or on member premises.
I. Must be able to effectively communicate and take directions to work with fellow coworkers and members.
J. Must complete Northcentral Apprentice Lineman program.

IV. Duties/Responsibilities:

A. Essential Functions:
1. Works with senior Apprentice Lineman and Journeyman Lineman to construct, retire and maintain the electric distribution system/fiber optic system within the scope of their current Apprenticeship level.
2. Required to study and learn the required job knowledge and skills in order to advance in a timely manner through the complete Northcentral Apprenticeship Program.
3. Complete paperwork related to safety, inspections, reports, etc.
4. Learn the power system, feeder and sectionalizing equipment functions and configurations.
5. Lean the fiber optic distribution system, buried and arial fiber optic lines and equipment.
6. Learn the Northcentral safety manual, OSHA and NESC practices.
7. Learn to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, maps, sketches, or prints as necessary.
8. Assist with digging holes, setting poles, framing pole, and trimming trees, as necessary for the maintenance and construction of the electric/fiber system.
9. Climb poles, towers, or work from bucket truck to perform all types of general line electric/fiber construction and maintenance.
10. Handle materials and equipment as necessary to perform work on the job site and makes sure truck is stocked.
11. Must be able to work with mobile computer equipment and software to process work.
12. Must be able to work in all weather conditions and work overtime as required, sometimes long periods of time.
13. Be available for troubleshooting and outage restoration.

V. Physical requirements:

Occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs. and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Work requires the ability to reach, handle and feel with fingers. Must be able to climb (ascending and descending), using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms; must have sense of balance; must be able to stoop; kneel’ crouch and crawl. Must be able to reach’ handle’ work primarily with fingers; and feel. Must be able to talk and hear. Must be able to obtain impressions through the eyes and the shape, size, distance, motion and color or other characteristic of objects. Must possess acuity, far and near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision. Must be able to speak clearly and communicate effectively in order to interact with company employees and members.