First Class Lineman

About Clark Energy Cooperative

Clark Energy Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 27,000 members across east-central Kentucky. Established in 1938 and owned by the members it serves, Clark Energy is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to homes, farms, and businesses. With approximately 60 employees across three locations, our team takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and supporting the communities where we live and work.

The position of First Class Lineman was created to provide construction and maintenance of distribution lines in order to ensure reliable service to the cooperative membership.

Assumes and has responsibility for results from the activities in the following functional areas:

• Installs and connects overhead and underground transformers, OCR’s and other related equipment under supervision of the Operations Foreman.
• Answer trouble calls when needed and perform on call duty when requested by the Operations Superintendent.
• Dig pole and anchor holes, set anchors, frame and set poles according to REA specifications. Attach materials, string conductors and install new services.
• Participates in the safe loading, unloading, and handling of poles and materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Drive and operate digger-derrick, aerial bucket and other related equipment.
• Installs poles, anchors, and transformers by hand.
• Change out pole structures and material for purpose of right-of-way, line clearance and defective materials.
• Performs emergency maintenance and repairs on overhead and underground lines, breakers, services, regulators and transformers.
• Keeps constantly informed as to the direction of line feeds and procedures to be taken for energizing and de-energizing lines.
• Completes meter tickets and time sheets.
• Performs gloving of energized secondary off pole and hot stick work and gloving of energized conductor out of aerial bucket device.
• Performs all phases of URD installation and terminations.
• Inspect and ensure cooperative vehicles are properly serviced, maintained, and kept in good operating condition, and that assigned tools and equipment are used correctly and maintained in safe, working order.
• Reads and determines what staking sheets call for and keeps familiarized with all pole assemblies.
• Performs and inspects assigned construction work to ensure it meets RUS specifications.
• Receives clearance to energize or de-energize lines and complies with all safety precautions when opening or closing lines.
• Is knowledgeable on RUS specifications, National Electric Safety Code and OHSA rules in compliance with line construction.
• Successfully completes all assigned, required, and recurring training within established time frames.
• Provides guidance and on-the-job instruction to apprentice linemen.
• Performs inspections of the Cooperative’s distribution lines and remains alert to identify, report, and address any unsafe conditions.
• Performs trimming and cutting of rights-of-ways.
• Installs and changes meters as required.
• Must maintain a CDL license and comply with all applicable DOT regulations.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings.
• Ensures full compliance with all safety protocols and procedures and remains knowledgeable of all applicable safety standards.
• Out-of-region travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reports to:
  
  Operations Foreman
• Assists in training of apprentice linemen

• Engineers:
  Receive instructions, job specifications, and work assignments, and provide feedback or updates as needed to ensure accurate and efficient job completion.
• Other Employees:
  Collaborate with coworkers to maintain positive working relationships, support effective communication, and promote a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.

• Members:
  Provide accurate and timely information about the Cooperative, respond to questions or concerns, and ensure courteous and professional service at all times.
• General Public:
  Represent the Cooperative positively, maintain good relationships, and promote a…