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RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE Job Title Line Technician Apprentice Department
Lines Pay Status Hourly Reports To Line Technician Supervisor FLSA
Category Nonexempt Location Various
SUMMARY Assist with inspection and repairs of transmission lines and
substation sites under the direct supervision of a journey or
higher-level Line Technician.
Essential Responsibilities
Transmission Lines
Assist with performing field inspections of property and equipment to
include, but not limited to, identifying sagging/damaged transmission
lines on 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV lines; broken/missing
insulators; damaged, broken, or unstable poles or cross arms; and any
other potential problems or hazards related to line equipment.
Assist with performing assigned maintenance, repair, or replacement of
all overhead transmission hot line equipment, cross arms, insulators,
and auxiliary equipment on poles and structures. Assist transmission
line crew and ensure the locations are safe for authorized staff.
Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and
installing air break switch assemblies.
Operate required heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner under
direct supervision.
Ensure that self and others safely and effectively climb transmission
structures, set and align poles, string and sag conductors on poles and
structures, dig pole holes, install and anchor poles, make up and
install guys, and utilize appropriate rigging equipment. Assist with
framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break
switch assemblies.
Assist with emergency work to restore service in adverse weather
conditions and respond, as needed, during off hours for such emergency
work.
Substation Sites
Assist with performing field inspections of substations to identify
substation property and equipment that is broken or unstable or have
unkempt facilities that could hide hazards or conditions that would
otherwise be unsafe, inefficient, or unsightly.
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Assist with the installation and removal of breakers, transformers,
voltage regulators, voltage and current transformers (CTs), and
capacitor banks; installation and adjustment of gang-operated air break
and motor operated switches; and construction of all substation related
structures. Assist with fitting and welding rigid bus, making up jumpers
to all equipment including ground grid and grounding of all equipment
associated with high voltage substations.
Safety
Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and
their coworker\'s safety with a positive attitude and commitment.
Sunflower employees will maintain the highest level of responsibility
and accountability in compliance with all safety policies, practices and
procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly
maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment;
identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns,
including communicating all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries
and near misses immediately to appropriate personnel; and understanding
and complying with the Clearance Procedure as applicable.
Culture
Demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to Sunflowers culture
and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity,
accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to
empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job
responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors
consistent with Sunflower\'s culture, Board policies, and business
practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all
internal policies and procedures of the company to comply with laws,
rules, and regulations.
Other Resp nsibilities
Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflowers
mission and operations.
Qualifications
Certifications and Licenses
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Manual Commercial Drivers
License (CDL) within six months of employment.
Education and Experience
High school diploma.
Completion of a recognized Line Technician Program is highly preferred.
Electric distribution lines, transmission lines, or substation
Construction Experience Is Strongly Preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection
System (CAST) Test.
Able to learn to read and comprehend line construction specification
drawings.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills and use and relate units of
measure.
Able to understand and comply with the Lock Out/Tag Out (LO/TO)
Clearance System.
Able to understand and comply with testing the line or equipment for
voltage potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds.
Able to gain knowledge of safety practices and become knowledgeable at
implementing the
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13672000
RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE Job Title Line Technician Apprentice Department
Lines Pay Status Hourly Reports To Line Technician Supervisor FLSA
Category Nonexempt Location Various
SUMMARY Assist with inspection and repairs of transmission lines and
substation sites under the direct supervision of a journey or
higher-level Line Technician.
Essential Responsibilities
Transmission Lines
Assist with performing field inspections of property and equipment to
include, but not limited to, identifying sagging/damaged transmission
lines on 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV lines; broken/missing
insulators; damaged, broken, or unstable poles or cross arms; and any
other potential problems or hazards related to line equipment.
Assist with performing assigned maintenance, repair, or replacement of
all overhead transmission hot line equipment, cross arms, insulators,
and auxiliary equipment on poles and structures. Assist transmission
line crew and ensure the locations are safe for authorized staff.
Assist with framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and
installing air break switch assemblies.
Operate required heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner under
direct supervision.
Ensure that self and others safely and effectively climb transmission
structures, set and align poles, string and sag conductors on poles and
structures, dig pole holes, install and anchor poles, make up and
install guys, and utilize appropriate rigging equipment. Assist with
framing poles, installing pole top assemblies, and installing air break
switch assemblies.
Assist with emergency work to restore service in adverse weather
conditions and respond, as needed, during off hours for such emergency
work.
Substation Sites
Assist with performing field inspections of substations to identify
substation property and equipment that is broken or unstable or have
unkempt facilities that could hide hazards or conditions that would
otherwise be unsafe, inefficient, or unsightly.
Revised 7/7/2025 Line Technician Apprentice - Page 2 of 5
Assist with the installation and removal of breakers, transformers,
voltage regulators, voltage and current transformers (CTs), and
capacitor banks; installation and adjustment of gang-operated air break
and motor operated switches; and construction of all substation related
structures. Assist with fitting and welding rigid bus, making up jumpers
to all equipment including ground grid and grounding of all equipment
associated with high voltage substations.
Safety
Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and
their coworker\'s safety with a positive attitude and commitment.
Sunflower employees will maintain the highest level of responsibility
and accountability in compliance with all safety policies, practices and
procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly
maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment;
identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns,
including communicating all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries
and near misses immediately to appropriate personnel; and understanding
and complying with the Clearance Procedure as applicable.
Culture
Demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to Sunflowers culture
and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity,
accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to
empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job
responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors
consistent with Sunflower\'s culture, Board policies, and business
practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all
internal policies and procedures of the company to comply with laws,
rules, and regulations.
Other Resp nsibilities
Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflowers
mission and operations.
Qualifications
Certifications and Licenses
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Manual Commercial Drivers
License (CDL) within six months of employment.
Education and Experience
High school diploma.
Completion of a recognized Line Technician Program is highly preferred.
Electric distribution lines, transmission lines, or substation
Construction Experience Is Strongly Preferred.
Revised 7/7/2025 Line Technician Apprentice - Page 3 of 5
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection
System (CAST) Test.
Able to learn to read and comprehend line construction specification
drawings.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills and use and relate units of
measure.
Able to understand and comply with the Lock Out/Tag Out (LO/TO)
Clearance System.
Able to understand and comply with testing the line or equipment for
voltage potential and how to properly apply personal protective grounds.
Able to gain knowledge of safety practices and become knowledgeable at
implementing the