Apprentice Line Worker - 1st 3rd

Department: Power

Position

Reports to:

Line Crew Supervisor

Pay Grade: 16/19

Employment Type: Full-time

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt

Under the direction of a Journey Line Crew Supervisor and/or Journey Line Crew worker, perform supervised apprentice level duties in the construction, maintenance, installation and repair of electrical distribution and service lines.

• Uses tools normally used in line work such as hotline tools, power hand tools, hand tools.
• Operates bucket trucks, digger-derrick trucks, trenchers, backhoes, etc.; cleans up after the project has been completed.
• Accurately takes monthly meter readings and assists in monthly shut-off.
• Translate knowledge of electrical distribution systems into a finished product.
• Fully understands and follows all required safety procedures.
• Erects new power poles, attaching cross arms and necessary equipment, transformers, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, underground cable installation, streetlights, etc.
• Under supervision, assists journey line workers in energized projects as permitted by the department apprentice allowable work practices.
• Responsible for completing an apprenticeship that includes documenting on-the-job training hours and on personal time attending related night school instruction.
• Assists in responding to emergency after hour trouble calls as needed.
• Must abide by all city policies and procedures.
• Must be team oriented with a positive work attitude.
• Must be able to accommodate on-call shifts as scheduled (once obtaining IPSA 3rd step).
• Works with energized circuits with qualified personnel, and progresses as abilities justify. Progression as follows:
  • Year 1: 600 volts
  • Year 2:
    Single phase primary lines
  • Year 3:
    Three phase primary lines

All other duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with one (1) or more years of experience in at least one of the following: heavy equipment operation; trenching for and installing underground pipe or conduit; pulling wire; or electric utility construction. Minimum of current enrollment in a Lineman Apprentice program required. Must possess a valid Utah CDL license within six (6) months of hire date and shall maintain appropriate driving record.

• Must be:
  • Pole climbing certified or become certified within ninety (90) day period.
  • Bucket truck rescue certified or become certified within ninety (90) day period.
  • Pole top rescue certified or become certified within ninety (90) day period.
  • CPR certified or become certified within ninety (90) day period.
  • First aid certified or become certified within ninety (90) day period.
  • AED certified or become certified within ninety (90) day period.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating programs (i.e.: Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety practices utilized while working with power lines and electrical equipment. Shall obtain knowledge of OSHA, NESC and APPA, job procedure safety regulations.
• Knowledge of math including algebra.
• Increase knowledge of electricity and of appropriate safety practices utilized while working with power lines and electrical equipment.
• Learn line worker skills and use of the variety of tools necessary in line work, i.e., hot-line tools, line and bucket truck, etc.
• Work effectively with crews.
• Quickly solve problems.
• Work towards journey-level line worker skills.
• Working knowledge of job and safety procedures.
• Capable of lifting required utility materials and tools, up to 100lbs.
• Operate a backhoe, bucket truck, digger-derrick truck, and other utility equipment.
• Pass a drug test and be fit for duty.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Able to physically climb poles and towers and install various equipment while being supported by a lineman climbing belt.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to meet DOT hearing standard requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature extremes, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Drug screen and background checks performed