The Apprentice Lineman is an entry-level role that plays a crucial part in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position requires working at various job sites, often outdoors in different weather conditions, and may involve travel based on customer needs. The role demands a commitment to safety, teamwork, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Essential Functions:
Safety Compliance: Always work safely, whether performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized overhead systems, following safety protocols and guidelines.
Overhead Line Work: Assist in stringing overhead wires, setting poles, and anchors, and installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Electrical Equipment Handling: Aid in replacing fuses in transformers, clearing faulted circuits, and installing/removing services on overhead distribution lines.
Equipment Maintenance: Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working condition and report any issues promptly.
High Voltage Handling: Work with energized high-voltage systems with appropriate skills and caution, ensuring personal and team safety.
Basic Rigging & Hand Tools: Understand and utilize basic rigging techniques, hand lines, and knot tying, ensuring the proper use and maintenance of tools.
Transformers & Voltage Knowledge: Assist with the installation and hook-up of single-phase transformers and have the ability to identify primary and secondary voltages on circuits.
Bucket Rescue & Safety: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape and demonstrate knowledge of minimum approach distances and the use of personnel protective equipment (PPE).
Grounding & Rigging: Understand equipment setup and grounding procedures, as well as the proper use of Kellum grips and other linework materials.
Physical Labor & Climbing: Perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and working at heights or in confined spaces.
Environmental Adaptability: Work efficiently in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Communication & Teamwork: Communicate effectively using company radios, follow directions, and collaborate with team members to complete assigned tasks.
Compliance & Inspection: Properly inspect rubber goods, PPE, and other safety equipment, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
Other Functions:
Willingness to work live high-voltage distribution lines using appropriate protective gear.
Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned by the Distribution Crew Foreman.
Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Class A CDL preferred but not required. Must be able to obtain Class A CDL License within 6 months of hire.
Must pass a background check, MVR check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.
Experience & Skills:
No Experience required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude, even in high-pressure situations.
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
Willingness to learn and adapt to different tasks, equipment, and safety procedures.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and linework materials is an advantage.
Physical Requirements:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time
This job operates in an outdoor field setting. Exposer to extreme weather may be applicable.
