Apprentice Lineman I - Granbury

United Cooperative Services•Granbury, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Cooperative Services is seeking an Apprentice Lineman I for its Granbury Operations Department. This is a career position with progressive pay and an outstanding benefit package. The role requires a stable, verifiable work history, a valid Class A CDL with an acceptable MVR, and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. The successful candidate must also be able to meet response time requirements. This non-exempt position starts at $27.63 per hour and is open until filled. United Cooperative Services is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Apprentice Lineman I assists line crews in the construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines, involving vehicle operation, groundwork, and strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. This position is one of active training.

Requirements

Stable, verifiable work history.
Valid class A CDL with an acceptable MVR.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Ability to meet the response time requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three months related experience and/or training.
Must acquire within a reasonable time span knowledge of appropriate cooperative safety rules and regulations, RUS Material Specifications, policies and procedures pertaining to their respective job assignments.
Must possess or obtain a valid Texas commercial driver's license.
Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals in the completion of duties.
Must be able to complete reports and other paperwork.
Should be able to perform mathematical calculations.
Must be familiar with the National Electrical Safety Code and RUS Materials Specifications utilized in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines.
Must know and practice first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Assists line crews in the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines.
Operates vehicles.
Performs groundwork.
Keeps informed on and complies with all safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Sets anchors, sets, aligns and frames poles according to REA qualifications as directed.
Attends lineman on pole at all times.
Helps load and unload poles, transformers and other items.
Helps check material in and out of the warehouse.
Assists in building line and facilities, as directed.
Helps account for all material used and returns it to the warehouse.
Trims with pruning sticks and cuts trees as required.
Sees that all material and tools are properly placed on vehicles and kept in an orderly manner.
Reports the need for repairs on tools and vehicles.
Helps repair tools and equipment as necessary.
Performs work to connect service to meter pole or building and reads meters when required.
Helps set and remove meter loops, transformers, switches, regulators and other electrical apparatus.
Observes hazards that exist or develop during operations, falling objects, dangerous positions of linemen on poles, poor footing, road traffic and warns crew of same.
Becomes familiar with protective equipment and its application.
Adhere to encourage United safety policies and procedures and offer recommendations to your supervisor to enhance the cooperative’s safety culture.
Perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.