Line Worker Apprentice

Location: TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Openings: 1

Wage Range: $30.86 - $48.86

Description:

Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is a municipally owned electric and telecom utility serving approximately 13,000 electric and 900 fiber customers. With a team of 56dedicated employees, we are committed to delivering reliable, innovative, and community-focused services to the residents and businesses of Traverse City.

Position Overview

TCLP is seeking a Line Worker Apprentice who will train to perform the duties of a Journeyman Line Worker in the operation, maintenance and construction of electric distribution and transmission systems. The apprenticeship program follows the Joint Michigan Apprenticeship Program and will require the successful completion of 7000 hours of on-the-job training in order to qualify as a Journeyman Line Worker.

Why TCLP?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that directly impacts the Traverse City community.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive work culture with a strong focus on employee well-being.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance, 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, 10% employer contribution to a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan, and a defined contribution plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Wage rangeis $30.86 - $48.86 per hour based on hours of on-the-job training.

Submission @ 5:00 p.m.

Employees shall maintain a permanent and bona fide residence in a location that allows for a response time to the Service Center within no more than 60 minutes under normal driving circumstances within 6 months of employment.

TCLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

A diverse team makes a strong team. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the community and world that we serve. TCL&P encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits Summary

Supervised By
:
Line Superintendent
Supervises: None
Status: Union
Non-Exempt

• Under the direct supervision of the Line Worker In-Charge, or designate, under the guidelines set forth in the Joint Michigan Apprenticeship Program, performs Journeyman Line Worker duties on energized and de-energized lines that includes but is not limited to:
  • OH/URD construction and maintenance work on poles and structures;
  • Installing, removing, replacing and maintaining all types of overhead wire and aerial and URD cables of all types as well as related equipment.
  • Investigate service failures or other trouble on OH/URD to maintain and repair service due to failure, storms or other emergency situations. Estimates time required to make repairs when service interruption is involved.
  • Inform Electric System Operators of progress of restoration. Perform temporary emergency repairs to pole riser cable as required. Repair and replace circuits, including wire of all types and voltages. Repair and replace all types of overhead system conductors, transformers, regulators, reclosers, fuse cutouts, capacitors, switches and similar equipment. Set, move, remove or brace poles. Make decision if poles need bracing because of excavation or damage.
  • Perform work by climbing poles, using aerial lifts, working in trenches, on ladders, platforms, towers or other such methods.
  • Use a wide variety of highly specialized tools and equipment such as, but not limited to hot sticks, hydraulic compression tools, hydraulic saw, impact drill and tension pulling machines.
  • Perform switching, phasing and grounding of high voltage circuits in accordance with company tagging procedures, specifications, standards, and OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Perform administrative duties using computer software or other mechanism to include but not be limited to written reports, tailboards, work evaluations and inspections.
  • Read blueprints, maps, construction drawing, schematics and specifications and prepares sketches showing field changes made to drawings.
• Operate all distribution department vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, maintain safety records and correct any potentially hazardous conditions.
• Perform…