Apprentice Lineman

Job Title

Apprentice Lineman

Department

Operations

Reports To

Crew Chief

Position Function

To assist the senior apprentices and First Class Linemen and actively train in line work with a focus upon line construction, operation and maintenance of the utility’s electrical system.

Essential Functions

1. Works with other apprentices and First Class Linemen to construct and maintain power lines within the scope of training and certification.

2. Drives and maintains Cooperative-owned vehicles and equipment.

3. Studies and learns required job knowledge and skills in order to advance in a timely manner through the complete apprenticeship program.

4. Inspects tools and personal protective equipment.

5. Obtains and maintains a South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

6. Completes required documentation in a timely manner.

7. Communicates, using equipment provided by the Cooperative, in accordance with FCC regulations, company regulations and policy.

8. Maintains a clean and orderly work place whether on company property or at a job site.

9. Attends and participates in Annual Meeting of members, as assigned.

10. Performs other duties as assigned, including the replacement of other personnel in their positions for short periods of time as required.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 1

Works with other apprentices and First Class Linemen to construct and maintain power lines within the scope of training and certification.

Digs pole and anchor holes manually or with mechanical equipment.

Frames poles to the standards required for the job and attaches ground wires on the ground.

Frames erect poles and attaches guys.

Sets poles, anchors, ground rods, and guys.

Operates a winch line to pull heavy loads.

Makes connections of meter hook ups, transformers and other line equipment.

Lays and makes connections of underground cables.

Prepares terminations and installs transformers for new underground installation.

Sets and removes barricades, flags, signs, and flares; directs pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Hooks up single-phase transformer connections using the correct configuration to assure end user of proper voltage levels.

Installs conduit to provide a passageway for underground power cables from one pre-determined location to another.

Installs proper signs on equipment.

Participates in tailgate conference to plan work assignments for the day.

Informs the Crew Chief, Supervisor of Construction & Operations or the Manager of Operations of conditions which are unsafe.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 2

Drives and maintains Cooperative-owned vehicles and equipment.

Ensures vehicles are fueled and ready to drive.

Sees that trucks are kept stocked with sufficient inventory of supplies.

Keeps vehicles clean and free of cans, paper and materials scattered in the vehicle bed.

Keeps truck(s) interior and exterior clean and neat at all times.

Keeps tools and equipment organized so that they may be easily located.

Performs vehicle and equipment inspections as required.

Complies with all South Carolina and Federal motor vehicle laws and any other laws that affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 3

Studies and learns required job knowledge and skills in order to advance in a timely manner through the complete apprenticeship program.

Becomes familiar with all laws and regulations pertaining to job training and safety.

Becomes First Aid and CPR certified and renews certification in a timely manner.

Learns proper handling and use of materials, tools and equipment used to construct and maintain power lines.

Attends training sessions as requested.

Becomes climber qualified and is responsible for maintaining climbing skills.

Becomes pole top and bucket rescue certified and participates in quarterly pole top and bucket rescue training to maintain certification.

Demonstrates proficiency on tasks outlined in the On the Job Training (OJT) manual in the designated time frame in order to progress with training and experience to the First Class Lineman level within a planned period of time.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 4

Inspects tools and personal protective equipment.

Inspects tools and personal protective equipment prior to use to ensure all are in good condition.

Removes and replaces immediately any defective or damaged materials to ensure that they are safe and operable.

Checks the first aid kit to insure recommended supplies are always readily available.

Locates and inspects fire extinguisher on truck for defects or discharge.

Performs a visual inspection of rubber gloves, sleeves and leather protectors on rubber gloves before using each day.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 5

Obtains and maintains a South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Obtains a SC CDL within 180 days of employment.

Reports any vehicle violation or accident to the department manager in a timely manner.

Notifies employer of any traffic citations, other than parking tickets, regardless of vehicle driven at time of citation.

Meets all DOT requirements to maintain the CDL.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 6

Completes required documentation in a timely manner.

Completes the Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports and informs the crew chief of any problems or concerns.

Removes the Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports from the book and turns in to the crew chief on a weekly basis.

Completes time sheets daily to accurately record each job and time spent on each job.

Completes quarterly vehicle maintenance, truck tool inspection, and personal tool inspection reports to assure vehicles and tools are safe and operable.

Documents and obtains proper signatures for poles climbed for the pole quota requirements and turns in quarterly to the crew chief.

Utilizes software applications to perform daily activities.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 7

Communicates, using equipment provided by the Cooperative, in accordance with FCC regulations, company regulations and policy.

Responds when called in a timely manner.

Speaks slowly and clearly on radio.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 8

Maintains a clean and orderly work place whether on company property or at a job site.

Ensures that Cooperative tools, equipment, and material are properly maintained and stored securely.

Shows concern for consumer property and insures all work areas are left in a clean and safe condition.

Picks up and properly disposes of all scrap material and debris after a job has been completed.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 9

Attends and participates in Annual Meeting of members, as assigned.

Performance Standards: Essential Function 10

Performs other duties as assigned, including the replacement of other personnel in their positions for short periods of time as required.