Lineworker Apprentice 3

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1 and Apprentice 2
• Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment
• Work lines and equipment energized with higher voltage only after successful completion of Apprentice 2, after successfully completing hot line training with recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the manager
• Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment
• Correct and report problems and hazards observed
• Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment
• Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages
• Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment
• Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from an aerial device
• Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device
• Perform the more complex duties of a Lineman under general supervision with some instruction
• Participate in and successfully complete training as scheduled
• Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
• Collect delinquent accounts
• Must be available for Call-Out duty         
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

May be called upon to direct the work of others in emergency situation. May be called upon to facilitate meetings and speak in front of large groups of people.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of hand tools
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in utilization of hand tools
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
• Ability to climb poles     
• Ability to retain knowledge and information
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent          
• Successful completion of Department of Labor approved Lineman Apprenticeship Program requirements for Apprentice Level 2
• Valid Texas Class A CDL

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential