Apprentice Lineman or Lineman

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Warren RECC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WARREN RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

APPRENTICE LINEMAN

OBJECTIVES: To perform efficient construction, operations, and maintenance work on de-energized lines; to become familiar with and trained in basic line work practices; and to perform work on energized lines as specified.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to:
Operations Supervisor.

PAY CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt (position is eligible for OT).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following activities, when performed by an Apprentice Lineman, shall be done with the understanding that the presence of the Apprentice Lineman on an energized circuit demands very close super-vision by the Operations Supervisor or a qualified Lead Lineman, until such time as the Apprentice Lineman demonstrates safe and efficient performance of these activities.

• Installs and makes repairs on energized or de-energized distribution and transmission lines in accordance with specifications.
• Performs routine line maintenance, transformer change-outs, and bypasses equipment as necessary.
• Remedies trouble on outage calls by making decisions on the most effective and safe method of restoring service.
• Recognizes conditions detrimental to system operations and corrects or reports such conditions promptly.
• Installs and/or operates oil circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and air break switches.
• Installs overhead and underground connections.
• Makes single- and multi-phase transformer installations and connections.
• Performs switching operations according to Warren RECC's current Lockout/Tagout procedures under the guidance of the System Control Center.
• Restores operation of substations as necessary.
• Installs and maintains outdoor lighting systems.
• Inspects assigned tools, vehicles, and protective equipment before each use and recommends replacement when necessary.
• Identifies and works to contain oil spills or environmental hazards and reports to the Supervisor or District Manager.
• Investigates current thefts and documents facts concerning such incidents.
• Trims and cuts right-of-way as necessary.
• Works according to safety rules and policies adopted by Warren RECC, is responsible for own safety, and reports all incidents to supervisor.
• Complies with traffic laws, regulations, and safe practices while operating any company vehicle.

IMPORTANT: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Warren RECC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on the needs of the Cooperative and/or duties to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION: Apprentice Lineman

EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Must be willing to complete all courses of Apprentice Lineman Training as required by Warren RECC.

EXPERIENCE: One year as a general laborer or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of cooperative programs helpful.

KNOWLEDGE: Should have a working knowledge of construction, operations, and maintenance of electric distribution lines, both overhead and underground, including installation of meters, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, sectionalizers, and oil circuit reclosers; substation operation; and switching orders. Must be willing to develop knowledge of system and feeds and be able to use the mapping system effectively. Must develop a sound knowledge of the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction maintenance, of both energized and de-energized.

Must have knowledge of pole top and bucket/self-rescue and have successfully completed First Aid and CPR courses. Should attend courses relating to area of work.

ABILITIES AND

SKILLS:

Must be able to become skilled in underground and overhead line operation, pole climbing, operation of line construction equipment and using line worker tools while working on the…