Electric Apprentice Lineman

Great career opportunity! Pay scale is $71,444 to $107,690.

Skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical transmission and distribution systems and related equipment. Work involves the performance of skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the construction, maintenance, repair and installation of electrical transmission and distribution systems. Assignments may require working with high-tension wires and may be performed under unfavorable weather conditions, involving skill and care to protect the lives of employees and general public.

Work is normally performed under limited supervision and is subject to inspection for quality of work by the Director of Public Services and/or the Electric Services Supervisor.

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to completion of a recognized apprenticeship (or currently enrolled in a program) in electric line work with 3000 documented hours minimum including or supplemented by technical training in electric line work. Must also have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Minnesota Class B minimum, experience in running bucket truck, digger derrick, trencher, skid steer and backhoe, pole climbing certification and First Aid /CPR certification.

• Considerable knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools used in overhead and underground line construction, maintenance and repair work.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems, and ability to apply this knowledge to work problems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires in accord with standard safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and to work under varying weather conditions.
• Skill in the use and care of line tools and testing equipment.
• Read meters - electric and water. (We will be implementing an AMI metering system in the next year)