Apprentice Lineman (Part Time)

City of Cartersville • Cartersville, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Lineman 1 installs, maintains, alters, and repairs overhead electrical lines, underground cables, electrical substations, and related equipment for the City of Cartersville Electric Department. Work includes developing proficiency in pole climbing and bucket-truck operation and gaining skills to operate line-construction and related equipment. The position follows applicable electrical and utility safety guidelines and supports the safe, efficient, and effective provision of electrical services.

The Electrical Distribution Supervisor assigns work through general instructions requiring judgment and spot-checks work in progress and upon completion. The role has contact with coworkers, related support-unit workers, electrical service customers, and the general public to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. There is no supervisory responsibility.

At a certain point in the employee’s development, the employee will be assigned after-hours calls for power outages, accidents, fires, and weather-related incidents. The employee must maintain availability for necessary overtime, respond promptly to overtime calls, and live within 45 minutes of headquarters. The work takes place in a stockroom and outdoors, including exposure to high voltage, machinery, and occasional inclement weather; protective equipment is required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of an Electrical Lineworker Program through a technical college or accredited lineman program.
• Pass a physical examination that includes alcohol and drug testing.
• Valid Georgia Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to become proficient in climbing poles and work from a bucket truck.
• Basic knowledge of first aid, safety rules, line materials, and their uses.
• Ability to rapidly gain knowledge of basic electricity and construction work, and to read and interpret maps and staking sheets.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to reside within 45 minutes of headquarters and reach headquarters within 45 minutes when called to report to work.
• Oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with customers, citizens, and coworkers.
• Computer skills sufficient for the job, including familiarity with and effective use of Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including frequent lifting, pole climbing, and using tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and ability to distinguish shades of color.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, alter, and repair overhead electrical lines, underground cables, substations, and related electrical equipment.
• Develop proficiency in pole climbing and working from a bucket truck.
• Respond to assigned after-hours trouble calls and be available for necessary overtime.
• Complete forms, reports, records, and other required information accurately and promptly.
• Inspect, service, and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment daily; advise the supervisor or foreman of maintenance needs.
• Keep customer property in mind and leave work areas clean and safe.
• Participate in job training and safety meetings and follow safety rules, practices, and standards.
• Gain the skills needed to operate chippers, chainsaws, backhoes, diggers, trenchers, line trucks, bucket trucks, and other tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED