Apprentice Lineworker, 1st Period - IBEW

Job Summary:

This position is part of LUMA’s Apprenticeship Program.

Under the supervision of a licensed Journeyman Lineworker, this position will build, install, repair, maintain, construct, and troubleshoot overhead transmission lines, overhead distribution lines, substations, and communication systems.
We have a variety of different and enriching work available with our team: Distribution, Transmission, Outage Dispatch, Construction, and working on a variety of different projects across the island.

This position will be subject to rotating on-call and rotating shifts. All shift types are available with current options as morning, evening, and night shifts.

Job Description:

• Constructs, maintains, and operates all aspects of the Transmission and Distribution Utility System for LUMA

• Accountable for a industry leading safety culture for oneself, coworkers and the public.

• Promotes proactive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors, conducting audits, following safety policies and procedures and correcting unsafe conditions.

• Conducts a daily tailgate safety meeting and Job Hazard Analysis detailing the safe work plan associated with planned tasks.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures and complies with Department of Transportation (D.O.T) rules and regulations

• Ensures equipment is maintained and operating properly and any employee operating equipment is certified to do so.

• Operates all equipment properly and safely including following the rules of the road while driving an vehicle

• Performs emergency repairs, Trouble Shooting and electrical restoration safely and efficiently

• Regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers using climbers and a safety harness or operating man lift equipment, boom truck, crane, helicopters, or other specialized equipment

• Works on Transmission and Distribution Energize Circuits by using approved "Live line" methods and standards

• Operates RBDs (Radial Boom Devices) and other Utility equipment once trained

• Utilizes rigging block and tackle and winches to raise and lower equipment

• Install, remove, trouble shoot and read self-contained, and instrument metering

• Good interpersonal skills and team focus coupled with the ability to follow instruction and procedures

• The candidate will be expected to display an increasing acceptance of responsibility throughout the apprenticeship and have the ability to work alone at the journeyman level upon completion of the apprenticeship process

• Other duties as assigned - Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned

• Follow all policies and procedures

Additional Job Description:

Education and Experience

• An apprentice must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Utility Industry experience is preferred.

• Electrician Helper license is preferred.

License/Certifications

• A Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license Category 9 is required. However, a valid Puerto Rico license in any other category will be accepted with the commitment to obtain the required license within a period of no more than 90 days of employment to be in compliance.

• Permit to Operate Commercial Vehicle from The Transport and Other Public Services Bureau (NTSP, "Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos de Puerto Rico". If you do not have a heavy-duty category license to obtain the required permit, you must commit to obtain one within 90 days of employment to be in compliance

• Driver's Record (DTOP)

• Pass the Apprentice Power Lineworker Entrance Exam

• Pass Climbing School

• Valid First Aid

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

• AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Travel Requirements

• 80% Approximately

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly

• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching: Constantly

• Climb: Constantly

• Kneel: Constantly

• Grab: Constantly

• Bend: Constantly

• Lift / Carry Over: 50 LBS

• Vision: Vision acuity to operate a vehicle

• Hearing:  Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid: Constantly

• Working near or on moving mechanical p