Advanced Level Distribution Line Apprentice 3 or 4 - (USW 7202) - Cherokee Operations

This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience.

About the role

This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and material. The role involves learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work, the position requires availability for on-call duties with a more experienced person and the ability to work all hours as needed—day or night, weekends, or holidays—to perform work during planned outages or emergency situations (24/7). The position must learn to perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all company safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution system
• Demonstrate a proficient understanding of overhead and underground insulate and isolate principles
• Familiarize with and understand the electrical distribution system by completing the Line and Service Training modules
• Know, adhere to, and promote personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries
• Develop positive and respectful working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Requirements

For Line Apprentice 3

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of single-phase primary voltage
• Minimum of three (3) years of distribution line and service work, including familiarity with the electrical distribution system, troubleshooting skills, and ability to assess repair levels
• Demonstrated leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices

For Line Apprentice 4

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Proficient with tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to perform line and service work
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of single-phase primary voltage
• Minimum of five (5) years of distribution line and service work, with demonstrated proficiency in constructing, maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting the distribution system to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to work within MAD of three-phase primary voltage
• Experience working with customers
• Proficiency in using a work management system
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced employees
• Experience serving as a first responder to electrical distribution system outages

Specific Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete Mid-Level Skills Assessment Test (MSAT2) for Line Apprentice 3
• Ability to successfully complete Skills Assessment Test (SAT) for Line Apprentice 4
• Ability to attend various training classes, meet progression requirements, and successfully complete a Progression Assessment Qualification (PAQ)
• DOT Certification and DOT Physical
• Successful background and drug screen
• Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours (on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole)
• Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours (driving a truck, sitting in a manhole, or an underground vault)
• Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and install/maintain/repair equipment
• Ability to lift up to 76 pounds, push/pull weights up to 116 pounds, and carry up to 90 pounds
• Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths
• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, stoop, and squat
• Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision)
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools and turn small knobs
• Ability to obtain respirator clearance
• This position has a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job
• Must reside within 40 minutes of the assigned operations site; relocation may be required within 12 months of start date at your own expense

Schedule

• Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise
• On-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at other times as needed (24/7)
• Ability to work independently and all hours as needed, including day or night, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions to perform work during planned and emergency outages
• Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration
• Subject to confined spaces (manholes, vaults, etc.)

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Working Conditions

• Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations as needed after the onboarding period
• Field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location