Advanced Level Distribution Underground Line Apprentice

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This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by maintaining a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and material necessary to install, maintain and repair the vault and manhole underground distribution system. The position should be familiar with the day-to-day operations and specifications of the vault and manhole distribution system. The position may not be required to be on-call on a routine basis and also be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations.

The position must perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures. Technicians in this job description generally do not perform work on the overhead distribution system and are limited to the vault and manhole electric system.

• Under general directive supervision in the field or shop, on a day or fixed shift schedule, performs and/or directs others in the electrical construction, maintenance or repair work on underground cables and equipment when energized.
• Performs such work on underground cables and equipment when energized not to exceed 600 volts to ground and perform maintenance on 200 amp underground cables for 12 months.
• Operate all types of backhoes, loaders, trenchers and other similar equipment.
• Develops work tasks, job scopes, and pre-job briefings.
• Make more complicated splice joints on 200 amp underground cables.
• Installing, replacing and repairing distribution transformers, potheads, junction boxes, oil switches associated metal structures and similar or associated equipment.
• Contacting personnel from other departments, public authorities, other utilities, contractors, and customers or their agents in connections with underground construction assignments.
• Write and execute simple switching procedures for the primary network system.
• Installing, replacing and repairing network transformers, network protectors, signal alarm devices and similar or associated equipment.
• Locating faults and clearing trouble on underground cable and signal circuits.
• Installing and removing meters, service wiring and equipment as required.
• Operating all types of backhoes, loaders, trenchers, plows and associated equipment; driving a truck when required.
• Maintaining equipment in good operating condition by making minor repairs, applying “good housekeeping” practices, lubricating and checking all fluid levels and reporting any need for major repairs or adjustments.
• Preparing and maintaining records of work performed, materials and equipment installed and removed from service, and allocation of labor hours to standard work operations.
• Conducting the cleanup and disposal of toxic and nontoxic hazardous materials in accordance with Company and governmental guidelines; using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Performing any of the duties of Distribution Underground Line Apprentice 2.
• Instructing lower class employees in their work and on standard practices and procedures as assigned.
• Assuming responsibility for energizing single phase services to customer and for installation and proper operating.
• Performing other similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Note:

This position can be hired as either a UG Line Apprentice 3 or a UG Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience…