Electric Line Worker Apprentice

Responsibilities:

Must have the ability to undergo academic and field training in all the phases of line work including but not limited to: constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines; installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground street lighting and street lighting control circuits; constructing, maintaining and repairing traffic signal and substation equipment and related duties as required. Dig pole and anchor holes manually or with mechanical equipment. Cut and clean rights of way, using power equipment as necessary. Builds and installs weather head meter hook ups. Operates vehicular equipment required by work responsibilities and radio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations. Patrols lines as assigned, reporting problems and correcting those, which can be repaired.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED. Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical distribution principles. Have the ability to splice or replace broken wires and cables. Be able to replace broken insulators or other equipment, and have the aptitude to perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Requires considerable heavy physical effort, lifting of heavy weights of up to 100 pounds, and performing work in awkward or uncomfortable positions to include stooping, bending, reaching, and the handling of tools or materials of sufficient weight to cause additional physical stress. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Ability to climb poles, lift lines, handle equipment, and pass all pre-employment physical ability tests to include a pre-employment drug screen.

Working Environment:

Outdoor working environment in all weather conditions.

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