Apprentice Lineman

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

PAY DETAILS
This is an hourly non-exempt position listed at $26.00/hour.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To obtain specialized technical skills necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance responsibilities to provide maximum service to the membership of the Cooperative.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

A. Reports to: Crew Foreman
B. Directs: None

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts constructions, operations and maintenance responsibilities.
• Assist in responding to all member outages so that service can be restored effectively and efficiently.
• Works within the safety rules and regulations adopted by the cooperative and in compliance with REA Specifications.
• Ability to perform rescue procedures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in loading material required to complete work for the day.
• Inspects truck to be driven, assuring proper operating condition.
• Abides by all safety rules and regulations and knows what the rules and regulations are.
• Develops and exercises skills in conjunction with step classifications of the apprentice program.
• Serves on rotation for after hour calls.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum High School education, no prior experience necessary.
• Must have a Class “A” CDL license.
• Must be able to write in a clear legible manner with ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Must have a physical examination every two years and be issued a Medical Certificate certifying that you are physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
• Must pass written exam and actual on-the-job observation testing every six (6) months with a score of 85 or above to move up to the next step in the program.
• Must be able to perform rigorous physical demands and understand the responsibilities placed on the driver of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Must be physically qualified and possess sound judgment abilities to perform safety sensitive work.
• Ability to operate hydraulic equipment and perform maintenance on utility equipment.
• Ability to perform outdoors, in adverse weather conditions (extreme cold/extreme heat) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop and stay on feet 8 hours a day and ability to work for extended periods of time in confined areas.
• Ability to use tools in rough terrain and to walk long distances over rough terrain for distances exceeding two miles.
• Ability to lift objects of various sizes and shapes weighing more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to climb structures and equipment more than 10 feet in height for the purpose of inspection, repair and evaluation.

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Provides employees with an overall exposure to equipment used and REA Specifications so the employee can move to positions of increasing responsibility. Trains when schools are provided by Jones-Onslow EMC.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions outside the building. Regular working hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, except company observed holidays. This position may be assigned other working hours to accommodate 10-hour working days 4 days per week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This Position Description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and this job description is subject to change at any time at management’s sole discretion. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.