Summary

The Lineman Apprentice I position is responsible for a variety of tasks and accepts assignments from Line Supervisor on shift and shall be assigned to work directly with a 1st Class Lineman and a 2nd Class Lineman. Learns to perform those tasks required in the construction, maintenance or operation of electrical power transmission and distribution facilities that would prepare a worker to perform skilled line work primarily on 0 to 600V systems.

Because the Authority has a primary responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work on a rotating shift schedule and may be expected to work overtime as conditions demand or on a short notice during emergency conditions. Lineman Apprentice I shall be assigned to a Line Supervisor on 1 of 4 rotating shift schedule: midnight to 08:00 a.m.; 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.; and 04:00 p.m. to midnight and a swing-shift. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of duties

Drive and operate all Line Department vehicles & equipment etc.* Dig holes, set and frame poles, install guy wires and anchors using compressor truck, related equipment and hand tools.* Assemble streetlights and other electrical devices, transport and spot line equipment on erected poles and towers.* Assist in grounding of de-energized pole transformers and all electrical devices.* Inspect, clean and maintain tools and equipment.* Install, replace and remove all broken or defective electrical devices while on the ground.* Performs all work in accordance with safety regulations, strict adherence to T&D standard operating procedures & Authority’s Personnel Policies & Procedures, company policies and OSHA standards, ability to learn and acquire first aid, CPR Certification and Confined Space Certification.* Climbs poles to remove broken or defective hardware on de-energized poles.* Raises and lowers tools and equipment to co-workers overhead and underground systems.* Cut, trim and clear trees and branches from right-of-way for new construction or around existing poles and de-energized power lines; load cut trees and branches into chipper.* Checks truck stock materials at the beginning and ending of work shift.* Cleans work area, trucks and equipment; places unused and salvaged material back on the truck.

Qualifications

Ability to learn and acquire fundamentals of T&D pole construction standard and grounding method and assemble and install pole construction hardware on de-energized poles on the ground.* Ability to learn and acquire fundamentals of installation on all electrical devices; ex. transformers, switches, reclosers, street lights, capacitor banks, lightning arrestors and fuse cut out etc. on the ground.* Ability to learn and acquire fundamentals of stringing and installation of all de-energized lines, overhead, ground level & underground, such as transformers, street lights, capacitor banks, lightning arrestors and fuse cut out etc. from ground or aerial devices on the ground.* Ability to learn pole top equipment installation and replacement on de-energized poles. Ability to learn pole climbing techniques; practices and becomes proficient at climbing poles. Control roadway traffic at job sites.* Must pass all required lineman certification testing and labs for promotion to Lineman Apprentice II within 1 year in this position.

Supplemental information

High School diploma, and a minimum of six (6) months of work experience in electrical distribution, line construction and maintenance or in a similar position involving work in the electrical trade is required.