Distribution Lineman

Job Title

Distribution Lineman Apprentice or Distribution Lineman

• Job Code: 105703 or 105132
• Job Grade: 25 or L1

We are hiring for either a Distribution Lineman Apprentice or a Distribution Lineman based on candidates' qualifications. Performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and/or underground distribution systems, transmission facilities, and street light systems to provide continuous and dependable electric service to customers.

The apprentice level is a training program consisting of classes, computer based curriculum, and on-the-job training to obtain the qualifications to achieve the journey (fully qualified) level of the job. As training is satisfactorily completed and performance meets expectations, the apprentice moves to higher levels of responsibility and correspondingly higher pay until the journey level is achieved.

• May investigate and document events of cut or damaged cable and other company facilities, as needed.
• May operate a variety of electronic and other test equipment with a high degree of efficiency, as needed.
• Members in the apprentice program perform duties related to the craft and consistent with their achieved level within the program which may include:
• Climb poles, set poles and string wire, utilizes and operates equipment (e.g., aerial bucket trucks, and other construction equipment), materials, and manpower in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Constructs and maintains overhead and underground distribution or transmission systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline (i.e. Electronics/Engineering Technology/Power Plant Operations/High Voltage/etc);
  Or
• High School Diploma and a certificate of completion/diploma in Electrical Power Technology, High Voltage, or related Power Line Technology;
  Or
• High School Diploma/GED and prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 combined with utility line experience;
  Or
• High School Diploma/GED and utility line experience.

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years progressive Lineman experience and completion of OGE Apprentice Program;
  Or
• High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of equivalent Journey Lineman experience (i.e. Electric Utility certified Journeyman Lineman)

• Required to work with voltages up to 34.5 kV.
• Successfully complete Lineman and Switching Schools under the Apprentice Program.
• Required to climb poles and work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet.
• Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Required to work away from home for extended periods, as needed.
• Required to operate motor vehicle safely in all traffic, weather and light conditions.
• May be required to work under hazardous conditions.
• Required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs.
• Exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
• Maintains or obtains all required certifications (e.g., Class A Switching, Confined Space, etc.).
• Completes required training (e.g., Forklift Operation, C.P.R., Defensive driving, FERC, etc.).

• Occasionally:
  Sitting
• Occasionally:
  Kneeling
• Occasionally:
  Crouching
• Occasionally:
  Crawling
• Occasionally:
  Grasping
• Occasionally:
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Occasionally:
  Repetitive Motions
• Frequently:
  Walking
• Frequently:
  Pushing
• Frequently:
  Pulling
• Frequently:
  Climbing
• Frequently:
  Stooping
• Frequently:
  Reaching
• Constantly:
  Standing

• Frequently:
  Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequently:
  Carrying up to 50 lbs

• This is a DOT Regulated Position - Member will drive a single vehicle, or a truck and trailer combination weighing over 10,001 lbs.
• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;
• The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the…