What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineworker Apprentice 3 position at Pedernales Electric Cooperative?
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION : PEC Liberty Hill Office - 10625 W Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
37.73 Starting Base Pay KPI Bonuses Competitive Benefits
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1 and Apprentice 2
- Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment
- Work lines and equipment energized with higher voltage only after successful completion of Apprentice 2, after successfully completing hot line training with recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the manager
- Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment
- Correct and report problems and hazards observed
- Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment
- Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages
- Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment
- Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from an aerial device
- Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device
- Perform the more complex duties of a Lineman under general supervision with some instruction
- Participate in and successfully complete training as scheduled
- Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
- Collect delinquent accounts
- Must be available for Call-Out duty
- Maintain the security of confidential information
- Stay abreast of advances in technology
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Supervisory and / or Leadership Responsibilities
May be called upon to direct the work of others in emergency situation. May be called upon to facilitate meetings and speak in front of large groups of people.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
Salary : $78,642
