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Apprentice Lineman C

The Apprentice Lineman C assists the Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities and equipment for the transmission and distribution of electricity. This position supports and learns from the Lineman team and works with other personnel from the department.

Responsibilities:

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
• Provide backup for Class C Apprentice Lineman and assist in completion of duties.
• Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
• May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
• Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Preferred electrical trade experience.
• Class A CDL.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits available include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401k plan and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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