Appr Lineman 1st 9Mos
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About The Position
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. Under immediate supervision, working on a line construction or maintenance crew in the capacity of an apprentice for advancement to Journeyman Lineman. Advance in such work in accordance with an orderly program, initially on unenergized circuits, and later on work on energized circuits ranging progressively from lower to maximum voltage. Perform such work at first under the leadership of a Crew Leader or Line Foreman, and later independently after ability to perform each phase of the work skillfully and safely has been demonstrated; and to do similar and less skilled work as assigned. Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to Ameren's safety standards and procedures. Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner. Perform construction work in the field, in all weather conditions, throughout the service territory. Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment. Must work in a team environment. Must work safely at all times as defined by Ameren's safety standards and procedures. Develop and maintain familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the boom truck, digger and bucket truck and various pulling units. Assist in digging holes and setting poles. Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle. Operate equipment and hydraulic tamp. Prepare materials for each project including cutouts, arrestors and transformers. Load and unload vehicles. Prepare vehicles for daily projects. Clean cover up materials, repair, clean and inspect tools on the vehicles. Assist with material stocking, pulling of stock for projects. Must not be afraid of heights. Ability to maintain the security of confidential information. Stay abreast of advances in technology.
