Apprentice 1st Step- Journeyman Lineman

About the role

This position may be filled as an Apprentice 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year or Journeyman Lineman based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates.

Responsibilities

• Make all types of transformer installations
• Do phasing and check rotation on circuits
• Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits
• Do all classes of hot line tool work
• Reeve blocks
• Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner
• Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock
• Prepare reports and records
• Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized
• Instruct and train new employees
• Follow Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations

Requirements

• Learn/Know Company's safety rules
• Administer all approved methods of resuscitation
• Render practical first aid on or off the ground
• Operate firefighting equipment
• Use appropriate equipment for electrical, oil and other fires
• Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Have a thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification
• Know and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as computers, tablets and associated software
• Accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1+ years of demonstrated linework experience required for Apprentice 1st Year
• 2+ years of demonstrated linework experience required for Apprentice 2nd Year
• 3+ years of demonstrated linework experience required for Apprentice 3rd Year
• 4+ years of demonstrated linework experience required for Apprentice 4th Year
• 5+ years of demonstrated linework experience required for Journeyman Lineman

Skills

• Full use of mental and physical faculties
• Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights and close spaces
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity
• Thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification
• Thorough knowledge of hot line tools and their application
• Ability to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance
• Ability to accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks such as entering time worked, noting beginning and completion of assigned task, checking and responding to emails, completing computer-based training, and other similar tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with a team
• Ability to manage stress and handle tense situations
• Ability to work up to 16 continuous hours per day
• Ability to wear required personal protection equipment
• Ability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area
• Sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

$32.65 MRV - $56.62 MRV

Schedule

Up to 25% travel.